WorksheetsOrigins and Compromises of the Constitution
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
This enlightenment thinker gave us the concept of separation of powers.
a)
Locke
b)
Rousseau
c)
Hobbes
d)
Montesquieu
2.
This event illustrated the weakness of the Articles of Confederation.
a)
Shay's Rebellion
b)
Boston Tea Party
c)
2nd Constitutional Congress
d)
The American Revolution
3.
All of the following are an example of weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation EXCEPT...
a)
Can't Levy Taxes
b)
No Legislative Branch
c)
No Executive Branch
d)
No Judicial Branch
4.
"The Constitution and federal law do not specifically address the drinking age. As a result the state's decide drinking age."
This is an example of...
This is an example of...
a)
Federalism
b)
Fundamental orders of Connecticut
c)
Checks and Balances
d)
Separation of Powers
5.
Which statement would NOT be supported by John Locke.
a)
All men have natural rights.
b)
The power of the government comes from the people.
c)
Government should operate outside the influence of the common man.
d)
It is the role of the government to protect someone's natural rights.
6.
What power that congress have demonstrates "checks and balances."
a)
Write Bills
b)
Levy Taxes
c)
Approval of Judge Nominations
d)
Make Treaties.
7.
This is one of the first examples of self governance in the new world. Paving the way for colonists to govern themselves.
a)
Mayflower Compact
b)
Declaration of Indepence
c)
Articles of Confederation
d)
Magna Carta
8.
This event was a demonstration against England for taxing colonists without giving them representation in parliament.
a)
Shay's Rebellion
b)
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
c)
Magna Carta
d)
Boston Tea Party
9.
"We the people of the United States"
The first line of the preamble of the Constitution best illustrates this principle of the Constitution.
The first line of the preamble of the Constitution best illustrates this principle of the Constitution.
a)
Federalism
b)
Republicanism
c)
Popular Sovereignty
d)
Individual Rights
10.
The first ten amendments of the Constitution are called...
a)
The Bill of Rights
b)
The English Bill of Rights
c)
The Declaration of Independence
d)
The Magna Carta
11.
How was the issue of representation in Congress settled at the 2nd Constitutional Convention?
a)
Virginia Plan
b)
New Jersey Plan
c)
Connecticut Compromise
d)
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
12.
This is one of the first documents to limit the powers of the government and those in charge.
a)
The Constitution
b)
The Mayflower Compact
c)
The English Bill of Rights
d)
The Magna Carta
13.
Which branch of government has the power to interpret the law?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
d)
Congressional Branch
14.
Which document is colonists first attempt to govern themselves after the American Revolution.
a)
The Magna Carta
b)
The Articles of Confederation
c)
The Constitution
d)
The Declaration of Independence
15.
Which principle of the constitution is best illustrated when the President vetoes a bill passed by congress.
a)
Separation of Powers
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Federalism
d)
Republicanism
16.
Which group did not want to ratify the Constitution for fear that the federal government was too strong and their was no bill of rights?
a)
Anti-Federalists
b)
Federalists
c)
Colonists
d)
Republicans
17.
Which document is the highest law in the United States?
a)
The Declaration of Independence
b)
The Articles of Confederation
c)
The Constitution
d)
The Bill of Rights
18.
How many states had to approve the Constitution for it to be ratified?
a)
7
b)
26
c)
9
d)
13
19.
How is representation in the House of Representatives determined?
a)
Equally
b)
By Population
c)
By Tax Base
d)
By the New Jersey Plan
20.
What issue did the 3/5 compromise settle?
a)
How to count slaves in the population count for the House.
b)
How to count slaves in the tax base.
c)
How many states had to ratify the Constitution.
d)
How to determine representation in congress according to the New Jersey Plan.
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