Unit 4: Constitution Test Review

Following the American Revolution states were eager to move into the new territory in the west.  In order to expand in an orderly fashion and apply for statehood, the ___________ was put in place by Congress.

• The Proclamation of 1763

• The Northwest Ordinance

• The States Act

• The Treaty of Paris, 1783

Under The Articles of Confederation, the federal government had the power to-

• Declare war, levy taxes, raise an army/navy

• Declare war, establish a post office, levy taxes

• Create an Army, declare war, create treaties

• Levy taxes, create treaties, Regulate Commerce

Under The Articles of Confederation, the federal government had NO power to

• Declare war, raise an army/navy

• Declare war, establish a post office

• Resolve state’s issues, levy taxes

• Levy taxes, create treaties

Shay’s Rebellion led to the realization that -

• 1. The federal government should remain weak

• The federal government should be restructured

• 1. The federal government was not needed

• The states should have all the power

Anti-Federalists argued that -

• The federal government should be strong and the Bill of Rights should not be added.

• The federal government should remain weak and the Bill of Rights should not be added.

• The federal government should remain weak and a Bill of Rights should be added

• 1. The federal government should be strong and the Bill of Rights should be added.

Anti-Federalists feared the a strong federal government might lead to -

• Civil War

• 1. States rebelling against each other

• Tyranny

• Peace

The Great Compromise settled disagreements over large and small state’s representation in Congress by -

• 1. Giving all states the exact same amount of representation in Congress.

• Creating a Bicameral legislature.

• Three Fifths Compromise

• Adding the Bill of Rights

Charles Montesquieu beliefs in separation of powers was to prevent -

• Abuse of power

• War

• 1. Trade disagreements with foreign nations

• 1. States from having all the power

He has refused his Assent to laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good…Declaration of Independence, 1776

The above grievance is addressed in limiting the power of the -

• President

• Supreme Court

• Foreign Competitors

• National Bank

Due process prevents -

• 1. Trading with foreign nations

• war

• Cruel and unusual punishment

• 1. Over paying taxes