Confederation to Constitution Quiz

"The existing national government lacks the power to perform essential functions!" What group would have this point of view?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

• Democrats

• Republicans

Why did the Anti-Federalists want a bill of rights added to the US Constitution?

• To strengthen the power of the national government

• To improve the organization of the judiciary

• To give each state an equal amount of power

• To protect individual freedoms from the federal government

"A strong national government will provide order and stability!" Who would hold this viewpoint?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

• Democrat

• Republican

"We just left the control of one tyrant; let us avoid an American tyrant!" Who would hold this viewpoint?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

• Democrats

• Republicans

Virginia Plan + New Jersey Plan = ________

• Direct democracy

• Great Compromise

• Checks and balances

• Missouri Compromise

Why were southern delegates to the Constitutional Convention willing to accept the 3/5ths Compromise?

• It increased the political influence of the South

• It allowed indentured servants to become citizens

• It decreased the federal tax on property

• It allowed the South to expand its industrial output

The Articles of Confederation allowed each state only one vote in Congress. Which question reflects a major concern states had about this argument?

• Should states attempt to resolve conflicting claims to territory?

• Should states change their procedure for selecting representatives?

• Should unanimous state approval for national laws be required?

• Should more populous states receive greater representation?

"He refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good."

_{(The King refuses to pass laws, even when they are good for the people and necessary)}

Which provision of the US Constitution reflects this grievance from the DOI?

• The president can appoint justices without the advice of the Senate

• Congress has the power to establish federal courts

• The commerce clause allows Congres sto resulate trade among the states

• Congress can override a presidential veto with 2/3rds majority vote in both houses.

When Congress overrides a presidential veto, what principle of government does this reflect?

• Judicial Review

• Checks and Balances

• Popular Sovereignty

• Federalism

The President must have the approval of 2/3rds of the Senate to make treaties. What constitutional principle is described by this?

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

• Popular Sovereignty

• Individual Rights