Constitution Era Review Quiz

Articles I, II, and III describe the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches of government. This illustrates (shows) the Constitutional principle of...

• Federalism

• Individual Rights

• Popular Sovereignty

• Separation of Powers

Why did southern slave owners agree to the Three-Fifths Compromise that 3 of every 5 slaves would count for representation in the House of Representatives?

• It would increase their political influence.

• It allowed indentured servants to become citizens.

• It decreased property taxes in the south.

• It allowed the South to expand its industry.

1. The Anti-Federalists argued against ratification of the U.S. Constitution because they —

• disagreed with the Great Compromise

• wanted to keep the A.O.C.

• Believed it didn't protect individual rights.

• wanted a monarchy for their gov't.

popular sovereignty is the idea that...

• power comes from the people

• power comes from compromise

• power comes from the executive branch

• people need a strong leader.

What amendment gives rights to the states?

• 10th Amendment

• 8th Amendment

• 1st Amendment

What power did congress have under the Articles of Confederation?

• Fire the president

• Abolish slavery

• Negotiate treaties with foreign countries

Which amendment protects you from cruel and unusual punishment?

• 1st Amenmdnet

• 8th Amendment

• 10th Amendment

What law created a way for states to be added to the Union?

• Articles of Confederation

• 3/5th Compromise

• Northwest Ordinance

Which Amendment protects you from unreasonable search and seizure?

• 1st Amendment

• 4th Amendment

• 8th Amendment

What agreement solved the problem over how many representatives each state would send to congress?

• Missouri Compromise of 1820

• Great Compromise

• Articles of Confederation