Unit 4

What is the main difference between Federalists and Anti-Federalists?

• The Anti-Federalists were in favor of a strong federal government.

• The Federalists were in favor of a weak federal government.

• The Federalists were in favor of a monarchy.

• The Anti-Federalists were in favor of strong state governments.

The United States Constitution was written in 1787. What was the reason for writing the Constitution?

• to argue for the abolition of slavery

• to describe the organization of the government

• to explain the reasons for separating from Britain

• to list specific rights guaranteed to citizens

What was one argument that critics could make about the Articles of Confederation?

• The power of the national government threatened states’ rights.

• The president had more power than the other branches of government.

• The national government had little power to get states to cooperate.

• The large states could easily change the rules of government to their advantage.

What was most important to supporters of the Articles of Confederation?

• respect for states’ rights

• a strong national government

• the influence of large states

• an effective national military

Which aspect of the new federal government established by the Constitutional Convention best reflected the goals of the supporters of the New Jersey Plan?

• the Senate

• the president

• the Supreme Court

• the House of Representatives

In August 1787, delegates from each of the 13 states met in Philadelphia and wrote the Constitution. They all had many goals for the government of the United States. Sometimes they disagreed with each other. After a month of arguing, they came to an agreement. Which goal did delegates agree was the most important?

• abolishing slavery

• protecting individual rights

• supporting western farmers

• keeping state governments strong

One of the decisions reached at the Constitutional Convention in 1787 became known as the Three-Fifths Compromise. Which statement best explains support for this compromise?

• A. Larger states supported it for requiring indirect election to the Senate.

• B. Smaller states supported it for expanding the power of the House of Representatives.

• C. Northern states supported it for guaranteeing states with more industry a lower tax rate.

• D. Southern states supported it for counting part of states’ enslaved population toward representation.

Which statement describes the result of the Great Compromise?

• Reserved powers were implemented to form different levels of government.

• Executive authority was given to the office of the president.

• Representation in a bicameral legislature was established.

• The judicial branch was formed to create a system of checks and balances.

Which event best explains what the Federalist Papers were intended to support?

• the regulation of slavery in western territories

• the ratification of the U.S. Constitution

• the drafting of the Declaration of Independence

• the annexation of the Louisiana Territory

What was the purpose of adding the Bill of Rights to the U.S. Constitution?

• to increase federal authority

• to advance universal suffrage

• to protect the rights of citizens

• to define the rights of states