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WorksheetsArticles of Confederation and Constitution
Total questions: 73
Worksheet time: 2hrs 33mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What were the Articles of Confederation?
a)
The first system of government after the Revolution
b)
written by Madison about the Constitutional Convention
c)
Used to declare Independence from England
2.
The states retained the most of the power of government under..
a)
The Federalist Papers
b)
The Constitution
c)
The Articles of Confederation
3.
The problem with having no court system under the Articles of Confederation was that...
a)
no one would go to jail
b)
disputes between states or citizens of different states could not be settled fairly
c)
there wa no system to license lawyers
4.
The Articles of Confederation were structured the way they were because the former colonies feared...
a)
a strong government
b)
poverty
c)
free press
d)
a weak government
5.
The country under the Articles of Confederation could not defend itself because it could not
a)
collect taxes
b)
amend the Articles
c)
create a national Army
6.
The central government under the Articles of Confederation had to __________ states to pay taxes
a)
Force
b)
Ask
c)
Ask the President to Require
7.
One weakness of the Articles of the Confederation was ____________.
a)
The ability of Congress to tax.
b)
The inability of Congress to tax.
c)
The ability of Congress to declare war.
8.
The Articles of Confederation created a _________________ type of government.
a)
strong
b)
average
c)
weak
d)
federal
9.
Under the Articles of Confederation, the government consisted of _______________ branch of government.
a)
3
b)
2
c)
1
10.
In order to change (amend) the Articles of Confederation, __________ out of 13 states had to agree.
a)
9
b)
10
c)
13
d)
15
11.
Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress could regulate trade between the states.
a)
true
b)
false
12.
What is the name of the first written plan of government for the newly independent U.S.A.?
a)
Constitution
b)
Treaty of Paris
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)
Articles of Confederation
13.
Americans were afraid that a __?__ would lead to tyranny or oppressive rule.
a)
strong state government
b)
weak government
c)
strong national government
d)
court system
14.
Under the Articles of Confederation, most of the power was where?
a)
Legislative branch
b)
the president
c)
the states
d)
national government
15.
Who led the farmers against the government of Massachusetts?
a)
Daniel Shays
b)
the Government
c)
all of the farmers were leaders
d)
Thomas Hobbes
16.
Under the Articles of Confederation, each state got __________ vote.
a)
3
b)
2
c)
1
d)
5
17.
What is a tariff?
a)
When the value of the dollar goes down.
b)
A tax on imports and exports.
c)
Unemployment rates.
d)
'
Trade regulations.
Trade regulations.
18.
What happened during Shay's Rebellion?
a)
The government revolted against the farmers
b)
People got together to boycott goods
c)
Farmers revolted against paying taxes
d)
None of the above
19.
Who had more power under the Articles of Confederation?
a)
National or Federal Government
b)
State Governments
20.
What replaced the Articles of Confederation?
a)
Articles of Confederation
b)
Declaration of Independence
c)
United States Constitution
d)
The President of the United States
21.
Americans were afraid that a __?__ would lead to tyranny, or oppressive rule like that of King George III
a)
strong state government
b)
a strong court system
c)
strong national government
22.
In creating the Articles of Confederation, the Americans were influenced by
a)
Their positive experience as subjects of a monarchy
b)
The unitary government of France
c)
Their negative experience with Britain and King George III
23.
The unsettled area past the Appalachian Mountains, where Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin are today, was known as the -
a)
Northwest Territory
b)
Southwest Territory
c)
Western Territory
d)
Indian Territory
24.
The weaknesses of the Articles of the Confederation led to an effort to create a new _____________.
a)
Proclamation of 1763
b)
Constitution
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)
Treaty of Paris 1783
25.
When creating the legislative branch there were two proposed plans. Which plan wanted states to have more votes based on population?
a)
Connecticut Plan
b)
New Jersey Plan
c)
Virginia Plan
d)
3/5th's Plan
26.
The Great Compromise accomplished which of the following?
a)
Created two houses: Senate &
b)
Postponed the conversation about slavery
c)
Added the Bill of Rights
27.
The Constitutional Convention took place-
a)
1781
b)
1787
c)
776
d)
1783
28.
The issue of how to count slaves people for the purpose of state representation was the main issue of -
a)
Great Compromise
b)
One-Third Compromise
c)
Three-Fifths Compromise
d)
Slave Compromise
29.
The division of powers among the 3 branches of government is called-
a)
checks and balances
b)
separation of powers
c)
limited government
d)
popular sovereignty
30.
Who is known as the "father" of the Constitution?
a)
George Washington
b)
George Mason
c)
John Adams
d)
James Madison
31.
The states/delegates agreed on how many branches of government-
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
32.
Which branch of the government makes the laws?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
33.
Which branch of government evaluates laws?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
34.
Which branch of the government carries out the laws?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
35.
Why is James Madison known as the "Father of the Constitution?"
a)
He wrote the first draft of the Constitution.
b)
He knew more about govt than anyone else.
c)
He was the oldest delegate to the Constitutional Convention.
36.
What was the original purpose of the Constitutional Convention in 1787?
a)
To write the US Constitution.
b)
To end the conflict in Mass. from Shay's Rebellion.
c)
To rewrite the Declaration of Independence.
d)
To revise/make changes to the Articles of Confederation.
37.
Which of these did both the Virginia and New Jersey Plans include?
a)
An end to slavery.
b)
An elected president.
c)
Two houses of Congress
d)
Three branches of government.
38.
Why was there such an argument on whether or not to count slaves as part of population?
a)
Because they were humans, not property.
b)
Because the north did not want to be outnumbered in congress.
c)
Because the south wanted more representatives in congress.
d)
Both B and C
39.
Supported the Constitution. favored stronger central government. Wanted weaker state government. All describe
a)
Federalists
b)
Anti-Federalists
c)
demigods
d)
Senate
40.
Representation should be equal and proportional in a bicameral legislature was part of the
a)
New Jersey plan
b)
Virginia plan
c)
Great Compromise
d)
Commerce Compromise
41.
Who is considered the "Father of the Constitution?
a)
James Madison
b)
Benjamin Franklin
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
Patrick Henry
42.
Why do anti-federalist want a Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?
a)
to protect rights of the citizens
b)
to strengthen the power of the federal government
c)
to give each state an equal amount of power
43.
The biggest issue between the Federalist and the Anti-Federalist was
a)
Expanding slavery
b)
Ratification of the Constitution
c)
voting for the president
d)
changing the boundary of the US
44.
Prohibits the quartering of soldiers in homes in peacetime.
a)
1st
b)
3rd
c)
5th
d)
6th
45.
Guarantees the freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and the right to petition government.
a)
1st
b)
4th
c)
9th
d)
10th
46.
Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures.
a)
2nd
b)
3rd
c)
4th
d)
7th
47.
Guarantees the right to bear arms.
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
7th
d)
8th
48.
Prohibits excessive bail or fines or cruel or unusual punishment
a)
3rd
b)
5th
c)
7th
d)
8th
49.
Rights not listed in other amendments are not necessarily involved.
a)
3rd
b)
4th
c)
5th
d)
9th
50.
Guarantees the right to a speedy, impartial public trial in criminal cases with counsel and the right to cross examine.
a)
6th
b)
7th
c)
9th
d)
10th
51.
What word means "to approve?"
a)
ratify
b)
reconsider
c)
amend
d)
bill
52.
The third amendment protects against the quartering of soldiers. What does this mean?
a)
I don't have to pay soldiers.
b)
I am not required to let a soldier live in my home.
c)
I don't have to join the military.
d)
I can choose my own religion.
53.
How many amendments are included in the Bill of Rights?
a)
Twelve
b)
Twenty
c)
Ten
d)
Four
54.
Which of the following was the purpose for the Bill of Rights?
a)
limit the rights of individuals
b)
protect the rights of individuals
c)
practice any religion that we want to
d)
prevent excessive taxes being levied on the public
55.
Someones hand being cut off for stealing food would be an example of cruel and unusual punishment? Which amendment is this?
a)
6th
b)
7th
c)
8th
d)
10th
56.
Which is NOT part of the Bill of Rights?
a)
right to an attorney
b)
right to a jury trial
c)
right to free speech
d)
right to vote
57.
The Bill of Rights are included in which document?
a)
Declaration of Independence
b)
The U.S. Constitution
c)
Articles of Confederation
d)
Treaty of Paris
58.
Which amendment guarantees that I have the right to remain silent if accused of a crime?
a)
Sixth
b)
Seventh
c)
Fifth
d)
Fourth
59.
Which amendment says that states can make their own laws?
a)
Tenth
b)
Ninth
c)
Eleventh
d)
Nineteenth
60.
Which right protects against an excessive fine? Why can I not be fined $1 million for speeding?
a)
Eighth Amendment
b)
Trial by Jury-Civil
c)
State's Rights
61.
Who was the Commander and Chief of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War?
a)
Benjamin Franklin
b)
John Adams
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
George Washington
62.
The purpose of George Washington's Cabinet was to
a)
write the Declaration of Independence
b)
write the Constitution and Bill of Rights
c)
free all of the Slaves
d)
help advise him on policies best for American citizens
63.
What did many American colonists use Thomas Paine's Common Sense to justify?
a)
Acts of sabotage against British merchants
b)
Declaring independence from Britain
c)
Joining the army instead of the militia
d)
Supporting the British monarchy
64.
Who would NOT have taken part in the Sons of Liberty?
a)
King George
b)
journalists
c)
blacksmiths
d)
merchants
65.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
a)
John Adams
b)
George Washington
c)
Thomas Paine
d)
Thomas Jefferson
66.
Who commanded the Continental Army?
a)
Henry Knox
b)
John Hancock
c)
Benedict Arnold
d)
George Washington
67.
Where did George Washington and his troops surprise an encampment of German Hessians?
a)
Trenton
b)
Savannah
c)
Princeton
d)
Boston
68.
What event did Paul Revere memorialize in a wood carving?
a)
Battle of Bunker Hill
b)
Boston Tea Party
c)
Boston Massacre
d)
The signing of the Declaration of Independence
69.
What name was given to colonists who favored revolution?
a)
Loyalists
b)
Mercenaries
c)
Lobsterbacks
d)
Patriots
70.
What document signaled the official end of the war?
a)
Common Sense
b)
Treaty of Versailles
c)
Treaty of Paris
d)
Rights of Man
71.
What group tracked new British laws and met to organize and start colonial protests?
a)
Writs of Assistance
b)
Sons of Anarchy
c)
Sons of Liberty
d)
Liberty Ladies
72.
A barrier that prevents the movement of troops and supplies.
a)
boycott
b)
militia
c)
blockade
d)
desert
73.
A person loyal to the King of England during colonial times.
a)
Loyalist
b)
Patriot
c)
desert
d)
boycott
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