Review

Which was one impact of Shay's Rebellion on the creation of the United States Constitution?

• The President was given the power to grant pardons.
• The power to control elections was given to the states.
• The power to maintain an army was given to Congress.
• The Supreme Court was given the power to declare laws illegal.

Which event directly contributed to the beginning of the Revolutionary War?

• the rapid settlement of the Ohio River valley by British colonists
• the removal of Native Americans in the Southern colonies
• a proposed military alliance with the king of France
• an effort to tax British colonists without proper representation.

The first ten amendments were added to the Constitution to

• remove portions of the original Constitution
• protect individual freedoms from governmental power
• make changes in the election process
• increase the power of the legislative branch

which provision was included in the United States Constitution to allow it to adapt to changing times?

• separation of powers
• an electoral college
• a federal system
• an amendment process

The Battle of Saratoga was significant in the Revolutionary War because it

• ended the British threat to the South
• guaranteed Canadian help for the colonists
• convinced the French to support the Americans
• forced the British to withdraw from North America

Which statement represents one of the main ideas in the Declaration of Independence?

• The United States needs a strong central government.
• The power of the president must be limited by the legislative and judicial branches.
• People have a right to rebel against an unjust government.
• Americans cannot afford to pay high British taxes.

The Constitution of the United States was considered an improvement over the Articles of Confederation because the Constitution changed the

• status of slavery
• civil rights of minorities
• number of Americans eligible to vote
• balance of power between national and state government

Which statement best illustrates the principle of federalism?

• the president has the power to veto bills.
• Congress is divided into two houses.
• The Supreme Court has the power to review laws.
• Power is divided between the states and the national government.

The Supreme Court of the United States government may be considered the least democratic part of the federal government because

• there are term limits for its members
• its members are appointed for life
• there are two members from each state
• its membership is based on population

Some citizens held a public meeting to discuss concerns about their local government. In taking this action, they exercised their right to

• bear arms
• a jury trial
• freedom of assembly
• an attorney