First Governments and the Constitution

Select ALL that apply. Which events led to discussing changes to the Articles of Confederation?

• Violent protests broke out regarding state government seizure of farmers’ lands.

  Spain prevented American ships

• Spain prevented American ships from using the lower Mississippi River.

• Great Britain continued to maintain forts in U.S. territory.

• Several Northern states passed laws that gradually ended slavery.

Roger Sherman resolved the Constitutional Convention’s dispute between large and small states regarding their representation in Congress by proposing

• the Three-Fifths Compromise.

• the Electoral College.

• a bicameral legislature.

• a bill of rights to the Constitution.

Select ALL that apply. Through applying the views of English philosopher John Locke, the Framers viewed the U.S. Constitution as a

• contract between the American people and their government.

• way to preserve the power of elite, educated landowners.

• plan that would eventually result in the emancipation of enslaved people.

• document that protected citizens’ rights by limiting government power.

Which provision in the U.S. Constitution provides for the indirect election of the president and vice president?

• the Electoral College

• judicial review

• the Bill of Rights

• separation of powers

The Constitution creates three branches of government: legislative, executive, and judicial. This constitutional principle is called

• republicanism.

• checks and balances.

• federalism.

• separation of powers.

Select ALL that apply. Which of the following are responsibilities of each American citizen?

• obeying local, state, and federal laws

• remaining informed about current events

• pursuing an education

• voting in elections

Which of the following are duties of all American citizens?

• keeping up with current events

• serving on a jury

• obeying the law

• paying taxes

Which of the following are powers of Congress?

• directing foreign policy

• declaring war

• creating government programs

• authorizing the spending of money

• negotiating treaties with foreign nations

Which statements about the House of Representatives are correct?

• Representatives can serve up to five consecutive terms.

• Representatives must be at least twenty-five years old.

• Representatives serve two-year terms.

• The number of representatives from each state is based on the state's population.

• There are 100 members in the House.

According to the first three words of the US Constitution, the ____________________ have the power in the US Government.