Ch. 10 5th grade test

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

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

• State and local government

• England and the United States

• The national and the state governments

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?

What role did Gouverneur Morris have that the Constitutional Convention?

• He wrote the Bill of Rights.

• He wrote the Great Compromise.

• He wrote the preamble to the Constitution.

What branch is responsible for enforcing laws?

• The legislative branch

• The executive branch

• The congressional branch

Anti-Federalists wanted to limit the power of the federal government before they would ratify the Constitution.

What does the word ratify mean in the sentence above?

• to approve

• to change

• to judge

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

Which amendment protects the right to free speech?

• the first

• the second

• the third

What as 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

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