2nd six weeks review

Those who opposed the Virginia Plan believed it granted excessive authority to

• the federal government

• the executive branch

• small states

• the core issue of the Great Compromise

In a history class discussion, Aiden and Grace were debating about the central issue of the Three-Fifths Compromise. They were trying to figure out if it was concerning the

• establishment of upper and lower legislative bodies

• manner in which bills and amendments would become law

• a presidential cabinet

• counting of enslaved people for the purposes of determining representation

What was the primary result of the Great Compromise during the Constitutional Convention?

• Establishment of a federal court system

• Creation of a unicameral legislature

• Formation of a bicameral legislature

• Introduction of an electoral college system

How did the English Bill of Rights influence the Founding Fathers in the creation of the United States Constitution?

• By providing a framework for the separation of powers

• By offering a list of individual rights to be included

• By introducing the concept of majority rule in the colonies

• By being the first document to limit the power of a monarch

In a history class, Hannah, Aiden, and Anika were asked to enact the Mayflower Compact. This enactment is significant in understanding the history of the United States because it

• established the idea that Hannah, Aiden, and Anika would remain loyal subjects of the King of England

• allowed them to govern themselves using agreed upon laws

• granted freedom to those working to pay a debt

• encouraged them to live peacefully with the American Indian tribes

What was a primary reason for the push to replace the Articles of Confederation?

• It failed to provide a strong central government to manage interstate affairs.

• It granted excessive power to a standing army, endangering national security.

• It gave the chief executive authority to overrule state laws and elections.

• It set up a permanent supervisory committee composed solely of state officials.

In a school project about the U.S. Constitution, Benjamin and James are discussing ways to prevent the absolute power of a king. They focus on the provisions included by the Framers for both houses of Congress to

• establish patent protections

• override a veto of a president

• add constitutional amendments

• make federal court appointments

Which of the following constitutional principles is mainly concerned with safeguarding individual freedoms?

• Republicanism

• Individual rights

• Federalism

• Separation of powers

The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution specifically lists rights that are granted to

• elected officials

• leaders in the military

• people accused of crimes

• owners of small businesses

The Anti-Federalists argued against ratification of the U.S. Constitution because they —

• They believed it would lead to excessive taxation.
• They thought it would weaken the power of the states.
• believed that states’ rights were not being protected

• They feared it would favor the wealthy elite.