Most Missed Questions DCA 1

Which state BEST reflects the policy mandated by the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 with regard to slavery in the newly created states?

• The issue of slavery was not addressed

• Slavery was expressly prohibited

• The decision of whether to allow slavery was left up to the individual inhabitants throughout the territories

• Each separate territory would determine, by vote of legal inhabitants, the question of slavery

Which of the following is a similarity between the Articles of Confederation and the United States Constitution?

• Both provided a system of federalism

• Both provided for federal control of commerce between the states

• Both provided federal power to impose and collect taxes

• Both abolished slavery

Which of the following accurately apply to the Declaration of Independence? (Check 3 that apply)

• included checks and balances and a bill of rights

• included reasons for revolt against the King

• promises of equality would be claimed by later generations

• would have a worldwide impact encouraging other revolutions

• was written by George Washington who was inspired by Montesquieu

Reorder the following

• US Constitution

• Articles of Confederation

• Virginia House of Burgesses

• Declaration Of Independence

What was the primary objection of the Anti-Federalists to ratification of the Constitution?

• They opposed a bicameral legislature because it gave too many people power

• They believed the rights of the people were not well enough protected

• They feared a weak central government would destroy the new country

• They wanted to give more power to the Executive Branch

According to the economic policy of mercantilism, what is the role of the colony?

• To create military buffer zones between rival nations

• To establish economic independence in the colony

• To provide the Mother Country with natural resources

• To provide the Mother Country with manufactured goods

How did the election of Thomas Jefferson in 1800 change the role of government? (Hint: Does Jefferson want state or federal government power)

• more power was given to the federal government

• more power was given back to the states

• the Democratic-Republican Party lost its influence in politics

• the Federalists Party gained significant influence in politics

By 1754, the Thirteen Colonies came to see themselves as exceptionally "American." While the northern colonies were settled by groups seeking religious freedom and the southern colonies were settled by groups seeking economic opportunity, through the growth of self-government, both developed increasing religious toleration and pluralism.

Which of the following groups were most negatively affected by the development of a unique American identity in the 1700s? (Choose 3 that apply)

• Native Americans

• Members of Parliament

• Enslaved Africans

• Indentured servants

• Puritan leaders

What purpose do the Necessary and Proper Clause, the amendment process, and the power of judicial review have in common?

• The Constitution may be adapted to meet changing conditions over time

• Congress may check the power of the executive branch

• State governments may limit the power of the Federal Government

• The wording of the original Constitution may be altered

Which of the following statements is true about Jefferson's Embargo of 1807?

• It cut off all foreign trade to avoid being further drawn into the war between Britain and France

• It limited the "melting pot" effect by prohibiting immigration from European nations

• It created a military alliance between Canada and Mexico to fight American expansionism

• It revised trading conditions along the western Appalachian border to help Native Americans