Ch 8 The Constitution

Which of these problems in the United States was highlighted by the events of Shay's Rebellion?

• the poor treatment of American Indians
• the weakness of the national government
• the need to collect higher taxes
• the need for improved transportation

Which of the following had to share the power to govern under the federal system?

• state and local governments
• England and the United States
• the national and the state governments
• the states and the citizens of the nations

Which question did the delegates at the Constitutional Convention try to resolve? 

• How strong should political parties be?
• How should representation in Congress be divided among the states?
• What courts should be created besides the Supreme Court?
• How should immigrants be counted in each state?

What role did Gouverneur Morris have at the Constitutional Convention?

• He wrote the Bill of Rights
• He wrote the Great Compromise
• He wrote the Preamble to the Constitution
• He wrote the 3/5 Compromise

What branch is responsible for enforcing laws? 

• legislative
• executive
• congressional
• judicial

Anti-Federalists wanted to limit the power of the federal government before they would ratify the constitution.
What does ratify mean?

• to approve
• to change
• to judge
• to reject

Why did many delegates insist on adding ten amendments to the Constitution soon after it was ratified?

• to establish guidelines for political parties
• to protect the basic rights of the people
• to outline the powers of each branch of government
• to limit the powers of state governments

Which amendment protects the right to free speech?

• the first
• the second
• the third
• the fourth

What was the population density around Philadelphia in 1790

• more than 45 people per square mile
• 6-18 people per square mile
• 2-6 people per square mile
• 18-45 people per square mile

Why did the writers of the Constitution add checks and balances to the federal government?

• to allow leaders to make bolder decisions
• to prevent any one branch from controlling the government
• to ensure that all power belonged to the people
• to set guidelines for making amendments to the Constitution