Final Exam Review Fall 2021

What was the major cause of the American Revolution?

• The Indians were causing trouble for the British
• The King was taxing the colonists unfairly and they had no representation.
• The Colonists were stubborn and inconsiderate.

What was written by Thomas Jefferson, and signed and ratified by the 13 colonies on July 4, 1776?

• Constitution

• Federalist Papers

• Magna Carta

• Declaration of Independence

The three branches of government have relatively equal power and can prevent one branch from overstepping beyond its' powers. This is called...

• Judicial Review

• Checks and Balances

• Bicameral Legislature

• Supreme Powers of government

Which colonies have large plantations?

• Middle
• Southern
• New England
• Northeast

The colonists had no voice in parliament where new laws and taxes were developed and imposed on the colonies. As a result, the colonists began to use the slogan "______________!"

• No more king
• No taxation without representation 
• the shot heard 'round the world
• It is so unfair

The first battle of the Revolutionary War took place at_______________. This is known as the shot heard around the world.

• Philadelphia

• Lexington

• Washington D.C.

• None of the answers

An 1803 US Supreme Court Case that established the principle of judicial review was...

• Shay's Rebellion
• Marbury v. Madison
• Alien and Sedition Acts
• Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions

system that allows all branches of government to check that one is not more powerful than the others

• separation of powers

• federalism

• checks and balances

• republicanism

In the 3 branches of government, power of government is not given to only one group

• separation of powers

• checks and balances

• enumerated powers

• individual rights

Which group of colonies had the most plantations

• New England Colonies
• Middle Colonies
• Southern Colonies
• Spanish Colonies