Unit 2 Quiz

Considering the powers and structure of the national government under the Articles of Confederation, which of the following statements are true: 1) Congress has no power to tax 2) State representation is based on population 3) National system of courts established 4) No uniform currency provided

• 1 & 2
• 3 & 4
• 2 & 3
• 1 & 4

Which amendment to the Constitution of the United States was directly influenced by the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom?

• 1st
• 2nd
• 5th
• 8th

Who was known as the "Father of the Constitution?"

• George Washington
• James Madison
• Patrick Henry
• Roger Sherman

People who supported the ratification of Constitution were called --

• Anarchists
• Anti-federalists
• Revisionists
• Federalists

Which of the following most strongly represents an opinion of an Anti-Federalist:

• A bill of rights is unnecessary because state constitutions are sufficient.
• A strong national government is sufficient to protect the interests of all.
• A bill of rights is necessary to protect the interests of the common man.
• A system of checks and balances will keep all branches equal.

Which of the following is NOT attributed to James Madison?

• Authored much of the Bill of Rights
• Presided over the convention
• Authored the Virginia Plan
• Often led the debate and kept copious notes

During the debate over the ratification of the Constitution of the United States, Federalists and Anti-Federalists disagreed most often over --

• division of powers between the national government and the states
• distribution of power between the President and the Supreme Court
• use of an electoral college system to choose the President
• provisions for admitting new states to the union

Which group argued that a national Bill of Rights would be unnecessary because the Constitution itself protected basic rights?

• Anti-Federalist
• Tories
• Federalist
• Republicans

Which statements express common views held by Federalists during the Constitutional Era? 1) Government should promote economic development 2) Promoted a free market economic system 3) Supporters favored a strong national government 4) Favored the creation of a Bill of Rights

• 2 and 3
• 1 and 2
• 1 and 3
• 2 and 4

Which leaders opposed the ratification of the Constitution of 1787? 1) Patrick Henry 2) George Mason 3) James Madison 4) George Washington

• 1 and 2
• 3 and 4
• 1 and 3
• 2 and 4