Origins of the U.S. Government & Constitution

This English document was created in 1215 and is also known as the "Great Charter."

• Magna Carta

• U.S. Constitution

• English Bill of Rights

• Petition of Rights

Created in 1628, this document limited the absolute authority of monarchs in England.

• Magna Carta

• U.S. Constitution

• English Bill of Rights

• Petition of Rights

In attempting to establish unity, the English colonists created the New England Confederation to serve this purpose.

• Create a representative government

• Defend themselves against outsiders

• Develop a new capital

• Trade their natural resources

Which of the following is NOT one 'unalienable rights' that Thomas Jefferson included in the Declaration of Independence?

• Pursuit of happiness

• Life

• Property rights

• Liberty

John Locke was a major influence for Thomas Jefferson's interpretation of unalienable rights.

• True

• False

In the Articles of Confederation, the American colonists intentionally did this

• Create a strong national government

• Include a Bill of Rights

• Prevent the ratification of amendments

• Establish a weak central government

Unity among the 13 colonies was difficult due to which of these main reasons?

• Geography

• Culture

• Economics

• All of the Above

The Constitutional Convention of 1787 was held in this city.

• Baltimore

• Washington, D.C.

• New York City

• Philadelphia

Which of the following was NOT an issue discussed and compromised on at the Constitutional Convention?

• Religion

• Slavery

• The Presidency

• Trade

Smaller states, such as Rhode Island, wanted representation to be based on the size of the population.

• True

• False