Articles of Confederation and US Constitution Test

A government's power is restricted by a Constitution to protect individual rights. Which concept does this describe?

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

• Limited Government

• Popular Sovereignty

A form of government where citizens are represented by elected officials is known as what?

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

• Limited Government

• Republicanism

Each branch of government can limit the power of the other branches. Which concept does this describe?

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

• Limited Government

• Popular Sovereignty

Who wanted a strong national government?

• George Washington

• Ben Franklin

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Hancock

Which group was Ben Franklin associated with?

• Anti-Federalist

• Federalist

Which group was Patrick Henry associated with?

• Anti-Federalist

• Federalist

After the Revolutionary War, the new nation had to

• adopt laws from Britain.

• Create a new government.

• make each state join the Union.

• fight for recognition from France.

All of the following statements are true about the ratification of the Constitution EXCEPT

• The mid-Atlantic states of Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania were the first to ratify the Constitution.

• Rhode Island refused to ratify the Constitution with the added Bill of Rights

• George Washington was elected President before all 13 states had ratified the Constitution.

• Some states did not want to ratify the Constitution without a Bill of Rights.

Which of the following is a power shared by both the federal and state governments?

• Coin money

• Conduct elections

• Tax citizens

• Declare war

Which of the following is an Anti Federalist argument?

• The Constitution is incomplete without a bill of rights.

• A strong national government can work if it has checks and balances.

• The Articles of Confederation are ineffective.

• The Constitution may not be perfect, but it is the best that we can create.