8th Topic 4.1-4 Constitution

How did the Articles of Confederation define the role of Congress? Congress would

• required to approve the laws of each state.

• would oversee the sovereignty of each state in accordance to the Articles.

• would retain only the specific powers it was delegated by the Articles.

• would maintain legal jurisdiction over the government of each state.

The purpose of the Federalist was to

• explain and defend the Constitution.

• oppose the Constitution.

• expose the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.

• attack the Antifederalists.

What freedom did many states guarantee in their constitutions?

• trial by jury

• trial by judge

• freedom from taxation

• the right to vote for every citizen

What freedoms did many states guarantee in their constitutions?

• Freedom of rights

• freedom of religion

• freedom from taxation

• the right to vote for every citizen

Limitations on the central government led to an economic downturn led to ....

• the downfall of the Articles of Confederation

• downfall of the British government

• the Revolution

• the 3 branches of government

To fairly represent all states was the purpose of the

• 3/5 Compromise

• the Great Compromise

• the Great Escape

• the Major Compromise

the Virginia and New Jersey Plans have three branches of government and _________ in common

• one chief executive chosen by the senate

• a legislative branch that included elected representatives.

• one chief executive chosen by the legislature.

• multiple executives running the country

People have the right to a trial by jury and to own private property came from what document?

• Magna Carta

• the Articles of Confederation

• the Bill of Rights

• the federal government

Patrick Henry was specifically concerned about too much power resting with

• the states.

• the legislative branch.

• the judicial branch.

• the President.

What finally persuaded the delegates to the Virginia convention to ratify the Constitution?

• They believed a bill of rights would be added to the Constitution.

• James Madison’s logical approach made sense to the delegates.

• It had been ratified by nine states, so it was already law.

• Governor Randolph decided that the Federalists had the better argument.