Formation of the U.S.

In 1973, President Nixon made the decision to pull troops out of Vietnam ending the struggle to prevent communism from spreading into the southern part of the country.  Which role of the president was Nixon exemplifying?

• Chief Legislator

• Chief Diplomat

• Commander in Chief

• Chief of State

Below is an excerpt from the Federalists Papers.

“Should the people of America divide themselves into three or four nations, would not the same thing happen? Would not similar jealousies arise, and be in like manner cherished? Instead of their being "joined in affection" and free from all apprehension of different "interests,”” …

What does this statement reflect?

• Federalist views

• Anti-Federalists views

• a cause of Shay’s Rebellion

• a cause of the Great Compromise

Why did the Anti-Federalist believe that it was critically important for a democratic society to constitutional guarantees for Free Speech and a Free Press?

• They encouraged citizens to vote

• They encouraged an open exchange of ideas

• They supported the growth of political parties

• They helped government leaders control the people

Which viewpoint was common among Anti-Federalists?

• There is no need for a separate Bill of Rights.

• The Constitution does not give enough power to the states.

• The Constitution will not strengthen the government.

• A strong national government will protect the people in times of crisis.

Below is an excerpt from the Federalists Papers.

“Should the people of America divide themselves into three or four nations, would not the same thing happen? Would not similar jealousies arise, and be in like manner cherished? Instead of their being "joined in affection" and free from all apprehension of different "interests,”” …

What does this statement reflect

• Federalists views

• Anti-federalist views

• A cause of Shay's rebelion

• A cause of the Great Compromise

A newspaper headline reads.

"New Secretary of State is Appointed and Confirmed."

Which parts of the national government participated in the process described in the newspaper headline?

• Senate and President

• House of Representatives and Senate

• Supreme Court and President

• Supreme Court and House of Representatives

How did American's experience under British rule influence the form of government they established in the Articles of Confederation?

• The new legislation had two houses just like parliament

• The states were sovereign, just as the colonies had been under British

• The new central government was not given any power to direct the military

• The new central government was not able to tax citizens like the British had tried to do

 How does the U.S. Constitution address concerns that resulted from the government described in this passage?

Art II Each state retains its sovereignty, freedom, and independence and every power, jurisdiction, and right, which is not by this confederation expressly delegated to the United States, in congress assembled.

•   The new government could enforce treaties between the states.

• The new government could settle disputes between the states.

• The new government could regulate trade between the states.

• The new government could levy taxes between the states. 

Which statement correctly describes the Preamble to the United States Constitution?

• The Preamble serves as the conclusion to the U.S. Constitution, while establishing the goals and purposes of government.

• The Preamble serves as the conclusion to the U.S. Constitution, while establishing the laws and procedures of government.

• The Preamble serves as the introduction to the U.S. Constitution, while establishing the laws and procedures of government.

• The Preamble serves as the introduction to the U.S. Constitution, while establishing the goals and purposes of government.

Why does the Preamble to the Constitution begin with "We the People"?

• to indicate that the national government had limited power

• to indicate that the states had been associated in a confederation

• to indicate that federal power was separated among three branches

• to indicate that the American people were the ultimate source of power