Chapter 4.1 Explore 1 Governing A New Nation

What was the primary form of government in the colonies before independence?

• A central government
• A British government
• A state government
• A continental government

What did the Continental Congress instruct each state to create?

• A new militia
• A constitution
• A declaration
• A treaty

Which principle was established by the new state constitutions?

• Divine right of kings
• Popular sovereignty
• Federalism
• Monarchy

What rights were protected by the new state constitutions?

• Right to bear arms
• Natural rights
• Right to vote for all
• Right to free trade

Who drafted the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom?

• George Washington
• James Madison
• Thomas Jefferson
• Benjamin Franklin

What significant separation did the Virginia Statute establish?

• Separation of powers
• Separation of church and state
• Separation of state and federal government
• Separation of military and civilian authority

Which state was the first to establish separation of church and state?

• Massachusetts
• Virginia
• New York
• Pennsylvania

What was a common restriction on voting in the new state constitutions?

• Age restrictions
• Property ownership
• Gender restrictions
• Religious affiliation

Which state's constitution ended all property restrictions on voting?

• Virginia
• New York
• Pennsylvania
• Massachusetts

What was the main reason the states needed a central government?

• To collect taxes
• To manage foreign relations
• To act on matters affecting all states
• To enforce laws