USI New Nation Test Review

The Bill of Right are the first _________ amendments to the US Constitution.

• 5

• 10

• 15

• 100

Which statement BEST represents the agreements reached in the Great Compromise?

• A two-house legislature where each state would be represented by population

• A one-house legislature where each state has equal representation.

• A two-house legislature where states are represented by population AND by equal representation

• A one-house legislature where each state is represented by population

TRUE OR FALSE: The Articles of Confederation created a strong national government

• True

• False

Which president purchased the Louisiana Territory from France?

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Monroe

• Lewis & Clark

The Federal Court system was established during the presidency of —

• George Washington

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• Donald Trump

The Monroe Doctrine warned European nations NOT to interfere in the —

• Western Hemisphere

• Eastern Hemisphere

• Northern Hemisphere

• Southern Hemisphere

Which of the following doubled the size of the United States?

• Louisiana Purchase

• Proclamation of 1763

• 2nd Treaty of Paris

• Monroe Doctrine

Which of the following describes Federalism?

• Sharing powers between national and state governments

• Guarantees individual rights to free speech and religion

• Separates powers between the three branches of government

• Creates checks and balances between Congress and the President

TRUE OR FALSE: The two-party system emerged under the presidency of John Adams?

• True

• False

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative