Founding Principles and American Government

Founding Principles and American Government

10th Grade

20 Qs

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Founding Principles and American Government

Founding Principles and American Government

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Quiz

History

10th Grade

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Created by

Georgina Wagoner

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20 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The American colonies had their own systems of governance and tradition of representative assemblies. What founding principal is this?

representation or self-government

popular sovereignty - means people have supreme power

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which founding principles were and were not shared by English common law?

Right to fair trial, protected right to trial by jury

habeas corpus, “to have the body” meaning police have to say they have you in custody

protection against self-incrimination (pleading the fifth, not testifying against your spouse)

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the following: Stamp Act, Mayflower Compact, Sugar Act, Intolerable Acts.

Stamp Act 1765 British law that imposed a direct tax on any paper documents, such as mail, newspapers, posters

Mayflower Compact 1619 agreement by the Pilgrims to establish a self-governed colony

Sugar Act imposed new taxes on imported goods like molasses (brown sugar) and sugar

Intolerable Acts - 4 laws passed by British to punish Massachusetts for the Boston Tea Party

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was missing from the Articles of Confederation that made it so weak?

A system of checks and balances among states.
A detailed plan for state governance.
A strong central government with the power to tax and regulate trade.
The ability to declare war without approval.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which founding US document articulated the natural rights of individuals and the idea that governments derive their authority from the consent of the governed?

The Federalist Papers
The Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
The Constitution

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which event exposed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

The Constitutional Convention
The Boston Tea Party
Shays' Rebellion
The signing of the Declaration of Independence

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Federalists favored a strong central government; Anti-Federalists wanted to limit government power and protect individual rights.
Federalists were against the Constitution; Anti-Federalists were in favor of it.
Federalists wanted to abolish the government; Anti-Federalists supported a strong central authority.
Federalists aimed to protect state rights; Anti-Federalists sought to increase federal power.

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