
U.S. Up to Constitution Review
Authored by Justice Parker
Social Studies
11th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Critics of the Articles of Confederation argued that it
imposed unfair taxes on the states
used a draft to raise a national army
provided a strong system of federal courts
placed too much power in the hands of the states
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What principle of government is found both in the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution of the United States?
The right to vote must be guaranteed to all Americans
Supreme court justices should be elected by the people
Governing power should be divided between different levels of government
States have the right to secede from the union
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Shay’s Rebellion (1786) became a concern for many national leaders because it
indicated there would be future conflicts over the spread of slavery
exposed fundamental weaknesses in government under the Articles of Confederation
exposed the need for federal government regulation of interstate commerce
showed the frontier settlements were vulnerable to raids by Native American Indians
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Anti Federalists opposed ratification of the United States Constitution until they were assured that
a bill of rights would be added to the original document to protect citizens from a tyrannical Federal government
their supporters would receive a fair share of federal government jobs
the president was given increased powers
senators would be elected directly by the people
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the most democratic feature of the original Constitution of the United States?
role given to the electoral college in presidential elections
appointment of ambassadors by the president
direct election of the members of the House of Representatives
lifetime appointments for Supreme Court justices
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Federalism is best defined as a principle of government that
divides power between the central government and state governments
includes a system of checks and balances
places the most power in the hands of the legislative branch
all of the above
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Separation of Powers
Govt is separated into branches with their own powers so that no branch is the most powerful
Congress is separated into two houses so that lawmaking is easier
Idea from John Locke that all people are born with
Congress is separated into committees
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