Review 1

The US Constitution was written to solve problems caused by weaknesses of the ____.

• Articles of Confederation
• Bill of Rights
• Declaration of Independence
• Three-Fifths Compromise

The Preamble to the Constitution does which of the following?

• Outlines the government of the U.S.
• Introduces the idea of "Checks and Balances"
• outlines the purpose of government

• Guarantees freedom of speech

The main purpose of establishing a check and balance system was to ____.

• ensure that money was distributed fairly among the states
• ensure that no one branch will have total power and authority
• ensure that the Executive Branch had enough money to protect the country
• establish a peaceful way to resolve conflicts and disagreements in the government

What was added to the Constitution to make it acceptable for all states to ratify or approve?

• The Preamble
• The List of Laws
• The Bill of Rights
• The Branches of Government

What was the cause of Shays' Rebellion?

• farmers were angry about being jailed and losing their farms when they couldn't pay debts and taxes

• Federalists were angry with Anti-Federalists about the Constitution

• farmers felt they should have to pay more taxes

• states wanted a stronger court system

The purpose of the Bill of Rights was to ____.

• give more power to governmental officials
• provide a system to monitor government activities
• ensure that the government would continue to grow in size and power
• limit the powers of government and protect the rights of the individual

Which of the following BEST describes the effects of Shays' Rebellion?

• It forced the British troops out of the United States.

• It encouraged American Indians to attack American settlements.

• It ensured that a bill of rights was included in the Constitution.

• It prompted state leaders to fix the Articles of Confederation.

Who was voted to be president of the Constitutional Convention and his role?

• George Washington and to restore order when debates were out of control

• James Madison and to help restrict different ideas

• John Hancock and to encourage ideas

• Benjamin Franklin

  and to urge others about specific points

Who became known as "father of the Constitution"?

• George Washington

• James Madison

• John Hancock

• Benjamin Franklin

Which compromise had Congress divided into the House of Representatives and the Senate?

• Three-Fifths Compromise

• Representation Compromise

• Great Compromise

• New Jersey Compromise