American Revolution/Road To The Constitution

The Constitution created what type of government in the United States?

• representative democracy
• Oligarchy
• Democracy
• autocracy

Which government did Americans adopt after winning the Revolutionary War against England?

• Articles of Confederation
• Constitution

What document demanded that there be free elections to Parliament, rights to bear arms, and that there be no cruel and unusual punishments?

• Mayflower Compact
• English Bill of Rights
• Cato's Letters

One way the Constitution limits the power of the government is by

• having a separation of powers
• having a Congress
• allowing each state to have only one vote

Cato's Letters are an example of early thinking on:

• freedom of expression
• creating your own government
• property rights

Which plan favored the small states over the large states?

• Connecticut Plan
• Virginia Plan
• New Jersey Plan

Under the Articles of Confederation which branch was the only branch of government?

• Executive (President)
• Judiciary (Federal Courts)
• Legislative (Congress)

How many states need to agree to make a change to the Constitution?

• 1/2
• all
• 3/4
• 3/5

A republic is a form of government in which

• the people are ruled by a king or queen.
• only the wealthy have rights and responsibilities
• the people elect representatives to run the country
• all people must pay taxes in order to vote

Cause: The British government treated the American colonists harshly

• Effect: The new Americans made sure their new government did not have the power to collect taxes.
• Effect: Many American colonists feared a powerful government.
• Effect: The new Americans made sure their new government could not take away states' freedom and independence