Creating a Constitution Test

Why were Jefferson and Adams not at the Constitutional Convention?

• They opposed making changes in the articles of confederation.
• They felt the convention would blindly follow the wishes of George Washington.
• They were acting as American diplomats in Europe
• Their states felt other delegates would represent them better.

The Necessary and Proper clause is called the Elastic Clause because

• Like elastic if stretched too far it does not work.
• Over time, it has stretched to cover many implied powers.
• It has been used to stretch the law to benefit a few people
• It gives states as much power as they need

What was the significance of The Federalist Papers?

• It was a convincing commentary on the meaning of the constitution
• It aroused the anger of opponents of the constitution
• It was a hastily written document in opposition to the constitution
• None of the above

We were the authors of the Federalist Papers

• Madison, Hamilton, Jay
• Washington, Hamilton, Jay
• Randolph, Madison, Hamilton
• Jay, Madison, Jackson

Which of the following is an example of an expressed power?

• The power to collect taxes
• The power to coin money
• The power to declare war
• All of the above

Which of the following principles holds that government may do only those things that the people have given it power to do?

• Limited power
• Separation of powers
• Checks and balances
• Judicial review

To whom did the three-fifths compromise refer?

• Enslaved people
• Native Americans
• Women
• The poor

Which of the following summarizes Benjamin Franklin’s judgment of the outcome of the Constitutional Convention?

• The Constitution was imperfect, but none better could be framed.
• The Constitution was perfect, and the success of the nation was assured
• The Constitution was fatally flawed, and the nation was doomed
• The Constitution would fail because Jefferson and Adams had not participated in its framing.

Which of the following was formally amended to the constitution

• Equality of rights for women
• Prohibition of alcoholic beverages
• Prohibition of child labor
• Balanced federal budget

The principle of checks and balances means that

• The federal budget must be balance every year
• Each branch is subject to a number of restraints by the other branches.
• The Supreme Court has the power to check on the executive branch
• The government is never above the law