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WorksheetsGovernment Assessment
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is similar about the Constitution and the Articles of Confederation? (4-4.1)
a)
They both begin with “we the people”
b)
They both called for the inclusion of a king
c)
They both provided a form of government
d)
They both were written by Thomas Jefferson
2.
What would happen if the Founding Fathers had never revised the Articles of Confederation?
(4-4.1)
(4-4.1)
a)
Our country would have a stronger government
b)
The federal government would have the power to collect taxes
c)
A weak federal government and all states would rule themselves
d)
A strong federal government and all states would rule themselves
3.
Under the Constitution power (sovereignty) is given to which of the following?(4-4.1)
a)
The King only
b)
The states only
c)
Shared between the King and the states
d)
Shared between the states and Federal Government
4.
Which phrase best represents the ideals of the Constitution? (4-4.1)
a)
“We the people”
b)
“All men are created equal”
c)
“Give me liberty or give me death”
d)
“Life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness”
5.
The three branches of government were outlined in which of the following? (4-4.1)
a)
The Constitution
b)
The Articles of Confederation
c)
The Declaration of Independence
d)
The Constitution and the Articles of Confederation
6.
Which statement is true about the system of Checks and Balances? (4-4.2)
a)
The three branches have no checks on each other
b)
The Judicial Branch can balance the checks of all three branches
c)
The three branches keep each other from having too much power
d)
The Executive Branch can balance the checks of all three branches
7.
What is the main function of the Legislative Branch of the government? (4-4.2)
a)
Overriding the Judicial Branch
b)
Writing, debating, and passing bills
c)
Selecting judges for the Supreme Court
d)
Commanding the United States armed forces
8.
What is the main function of the Judicial Branch of the government? (4-4.2)
a)
Veto laws passed by Congress
b)
Approving judges for the Supreme Court
c)
Appointing judges for the Supreme Court
d)
determining the Constitutionality of laws
9.
What is the main function of the Executive Branch of the government? (4-4.2)
a)
Enforce bills
b)
Carry out laws
c)
Impeach the judges
d)
Impeach the President
10.
What is the Bill of Rights is? (4-4.3)
a)
The Preamble of the Constitution
b)
The first ten amendments to the Constitution
c)
The Preamble of the Articles of Confederation
d)
The first ten amendments to the Articles of Confederation
11.
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of citizens? (4-4.3)
a)
To vote
b)
To pay taxes
c)
To serve on juries
d)
To serve in the military
12.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their
Creator with certain inalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
Which part of the Preamble to the Declaration of Independence contradicts (disagree) with the
Three-Fifths Compromise of 1787? (4-4.3)
Creator with certain inalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
Which part of the Preamble to the Declaration of Independence contradicts (disagree) with the
Three-Fifths Compromise of 1787? (4-4.3)
a)
“We the people”
b)
“All men are created equal”
c)
“Give me liberty or give me death”
d)
“Life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness”
13.
The Constitution and Bill of Rights originally only gave “inalienable rights” to which group of
people? (4-4.3)
people? (4-4.3)
a)
slaves
b)
women
c)
Native Americans
d)
white male property owners
14.
Why did the Anti-Federalists insist on adding the Bill of Rights before the Constitution could be
ratified? (4-4.3)
ratified? (4-4.3)
a)
They wanted individuals to have limited powers
b)
They wanted to limit the power of the federal government
c)
They wanted to keep the federal government to have limited power
d)
They wanted to keep the state governments from having too much power
15.
What is true according to the Three-Fifths Compromise? (4-4.3)
a)
Slaves would be counted as 3/5 of a person towards population and taxation
b)
Slaves would be counted as 3/5 of a person towards population and citizenship
c)
All people would be counted as 3/5 of a person towards population and taxation
d)
All people would be counted as 3/5 of a person towards population and citizenship
16.
Which of the following kept the ideal of “equality” from being available to everyone in the United
States during this time period EXCEPT? (4-4.3)
States during this time period EXCEPT? (4-4.3)
a)
Slaves were considered as “other persons”
b)
Women were considered as “equals” to men
c)
White male property owners were considered “elite”
d)
Native Americans were considered as “separate nations”
17.
Which level of government would be affected if a citizen does not pay their taxes? (4-4.3)
a)
Local and State
b)
State and Federal
c)
Local and Federal
d)
Local, State, and Federal
18.
Which early leader helped strengthen the role of the Supreme Court? (4-4.4)
a)
John Adams
b)
John Marshall
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
Alexander Hamilton
19.
Which of the following had roles as early U.S. presidents? (4-4.4)
a)
John Adams and James Madison
b)
John Marshall and Thomas Jefferson
c)
Alexander Hamilton and John Marshall
d)
George Washington and Alexander Hamilton
20.
Which early leader was the author of the Declaration of Independence and the leader of the
Democratic-Republican Party? (4-4.4)
Democratic-Republican Party? (4-4.4)
a)
George Washington
b)
James Madison
c)
John Adams
d)
Thomas Jefferson
21.
Which early leader was a Founding Father, Secretary of Treasury under George Washington, and
leader of the Federalist Party? (4-4.4)
leader of the Federalist Party? (4-4.4)
a)
Alexander Hamilton
b)
James Madison
c)
John Adams
d)
John Marshall
22.
What was the main differences between the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans?(4- 4.5)
a)
The Democratic-Republicans wanted laws and the Federalists wanted no laws
b)
The Democratic -Republicans wanted a strong central government and the Federalists
wanted a strong state government
wanted a strong state government
c)
The Federalists wanted a strong central government and the Democratic-Republicans
wanted a strong state government
wanted a strong state government
d)
The Democratic- Republicans wanted the government to be modeled after the British and
the Federalists wanted the government to be modeled after the French
the Federalists wanted the government to be modeled after the French
23.
Which of these statements best describes members of the Federalist Party? (4-4.5)
a)
Uneducated citizens
b)
Farmers and common people
c)
Men who wanted a weaker federal government
d)
Businessmen, large landowners, and professional people
24.
Which of following is true about both Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson?(4-4.5)
a)
Political allies
b)
Presidents of the United States
c)
Heroes of the American Revolution
d)
Members of opposing political parties
25.
What was the result of George Washington's Presidency?
a)
The constitution was ratified
b)
The two houses of Congress were created
c)
The term limit of the presidency was created
d)
The three branches of the government were created
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