Chapter 8 Social Studies

What problem in the United States was highlighted by the events of Shay's Rebellion?

• The poor treatment of American Indians.

• The weakness of the national governemnt.

• The need to collect higher taxes.

• The need for improved transportation.

Who shared the power to govern under the federal system?

• state and local governments

• The states and citizens

• England and the U.S.

• National and State governemnts

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?

• How should new immigrants be counted in each state?

What role did Governor Morris have at the Constitutional Convention?

• He wrote the Bill of Rights.

• He wrote the Great Compromise.

• He wrote the Preamble of the Constitution.

• The judicial brannch.

What branch is responsible for enforcing laws?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

What does the word ratify mean?

• to approve

• to change

• to judge

• to reject

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 people

• to outline the powers of each branch of governemnt

• to limit the powers of the state

Which amendment protects the right to free speech?

• First

• Second

• Third

• Fourth

Why did the writers of the Constitution add checks and balances to the federal governement?

• 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

• to set guidelines for making amendments

Which branch has the power to approve the appointments of Supreme Court justices.

• Execvutive

• Judicial

• Legislative