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Unit 1: Foundations of U.S. Government

Authored by Alana Poston

Social Studies

11th Grade

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Unit 1: Foundations of U.S. Government
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 5 pts

- States had different money systems

- States ignored needs of other states

- States competed in trade

Which document led to the conditions listed above?

Articles of Confederation

Magna Carta

Declaration of Independence

Mayflower Compact

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

"To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives in Congress assembled: We the undersigned, citizens of the United States, but deprived of some of the privileges and immunities of citizens among which is the right to vote, beg leave to submit the following Resolutions..." -Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton (1873)

This statement is an example of citizen's constitutional right to

Petition for a redress of grievances

Seek election to public office

Receive a speedy, public trial

Assemble peacefully

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

The 15th Amendment expanded African Americans' ability to participate in the political process. How did this expand upon the rights outlined in the Bill of Rights?

By ensuring the election of an African American to each state's legislature.

By requiring states to create congressional districts specifically for African Americans.

By removing an economic barrier that prevented many African Americans from voting.

By granting African American men the right to vote.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

Ken's Thesis Statement: The Articles of Confederation created a strong Central Government

PASSAGE: Shay's Rebellion showed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. When the central government couldn't put down the rebellion, the Congress could not tax or not raise an Army without State permission and support which made it difficult to control insurrection.

Ken, while writing a paper on Early American History, found this passage above. Describe one way the passage above REFUTES Ken's thesis on the Articles of Confederation.

The passage shows how powerful the Central Government was under the Articles

The passage shows how the Articles of Confederation could not put down an uprising by citizens which actually was an example of how weak the Articles were; not strong.

The passage shows since we lost the American Revolution the Articles were weak

The passage shows the great success the Articles had

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

"...Now, one of the most essential branches of English liberty is the freedom of one's house. A man's house is his castle; and whilst he is quiet he is as well guarded as a prince in his castle..." - James Otis, Against the Writs of Assistance, 1761

Which provision in the Bill of Rights includes this same belief?

Right to a fair trial

Protection against unreasonable search and seizure

Guarantee against double jeopardy

Prohibition of cruel an unusual punishment

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

A list of several ways citizens can influence their government is shown. What type of government do they live in?

Selected Ways Citizens Influence Government

- Participating in Public Protests

- Voting for Candidates for Office

- Circulating and Signing Petitions

- Writing to Elected Leaders

Dictatorship

Feudal monarchy

Absolute monarchy

Representative democracy

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

"We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America." -Preamble to the United States Constitution

In this passage, the authors are stating that

Both men and women should have equal voting rights

State governments created the United States government

Sovereignty belongs to the people of the nation

People obtain their rights from their monarch

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