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WorksheetsChapters 6 and 7: The Articles of Conf. and the Constitution
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 59mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which Constitutional Plan will the following states support:
Virginia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia
Virginia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia
a)
New Jersy Plan
b)
Virginia Plan
c)
None of the Above
2.
Which plan wanted Population to determine representation?
a)
New Jersey Plan
b)
Virginia Plan
c)
All of the above
3.
Which Plan was favored by small states?
a)
New Jersey Plan
b)
Virginia Plan
4.
Which statement below describes the 3/5 Compromise?
a)
All slaves will be counted towards representation in all states
b)
3 out of 5 slaves could vote in Northern states
c)
3 out of 5 slaves would be counted towards representation in Southern states
d)
3 out of 5 slaves could vote in the Southern states
5.
What type of Legislative Branch was created with the Great Compromise?
a)
No Legistative Branch was created
b)
An Unicameral Branch was created
c)
A Bicameral Branch was created
d)
None of the Above
6.
What does Bicameral mean?
a)
Two wheels
b)
One Building
c)
Two Governments
d)
Two Houses
7.
What issue did the 3/5 Compromise address?
a)
How to count slaves towards representation
b)
Big States Versus Small States
c)
Free Slaves Versus Slave States
d)
How slaves could represent themselves in Government
8.
Which state did not attend the Constitutional Convention?
a)
Georgia
b)
Rhode Island
c)
Massachusettes
d)
New Hampshire
9.
What was the purpose of the Constitutional Convention?
a)
To add to the Articles of Confederation
b)
To establish a stronger federal (central, national) Government
c)
To create a militia
d)
To write the Declaration of Independence
10.
Who is the Father of the Constitution?
a)
George Washington
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
Abraham Lincoln
d)
James Madison
11.
The image represents-
a)
Three-Fifths Compromise
b)
Great Compromise
c)
A line at McDonalds
d)
People without an Iphone
12.
The image represents what resolution that happened at the Convention-
a)
Three Fifths Compromise
b)
One Quarter Compromise
c)
Slave Compromise
d)
Great Compromise
13.
-Feared a strong central government. Believed a bill of rights needed to be added to the Constitution. opponents of the Constitution. All describe-
a)
democrats
b)
anti-federalists
c)
federalists
d)
small states
14.
What does ratification mean?
a)
To deny
b)
to ask for
c)
to demand
d)
to approve
15.
Anti-Federalists were afraid that a __?__ would lead to tyranny, or oppressive rule.
a)
strong state government
b)
weak government
c)
strong central government
d)
legslature
16.
The Great Compromise accomplished which of the following?
a)
Created a one house legislature
b)
Postponed the conversation about slavery
c)
Added the Bill of Rights
d)
Created a two house legislature
17.
Representation should be equal giving each state the same number of representatives was part of the
a)
New Jersey plan
b)
Virginia plan
c)
Conneticut plan
d)
Commerce Compromise
18.
Why is the Constitution considered a "living document"?
a)
It has changed with time
b)
It is rewritten by each president
c)
It has remained the same over the years
d)
It is signed each year by members of Congress
19.
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
20.
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
21.
The Great Compromise accomplished which of the following?
a)
Created a one house legislature
b)
Postponed the conversation about slavery
c)
Added the Bill of Rights
d)
Created a two house legislature
22.
In what house of our national legislature, called Congress, does each state have equal representation?
a)
Senate
b)
House of Representatives
c)
General Assembly
d)
House of Commons
23.
What document replaced the Articles of Confederation and established a new national government?
a)
The Declaration of Independence
b)
The Constitution
c)
The Magna Carta
d)
The English Bill of Rights
24.
The Constitutional Convention was convened to...
a)
write the Treaty of Paris.
b)
get all the signers of the Declaration together to celebrate.
c)
decide who would fight Daniel Shay.
d)
improve the Articles of Confederation.
25.
-Feared a strong central government. Believed a bill of rights needed to be added to the Constitution. opponents of the Constitution. All describe-
a)
democrats
b)
anti-federalists
c)
federalists
d)
small states
26.
The Constitutional Convention took place-
a)
1781
b)
1787
c)
776
d)
1783
27.
The issue of enslaved people for the purpose of representation was the main issue of -
a)
Great Compromise
b)
One-Third Compromise
c)
Three-Fifths Compromise
d)
Slave Compromise
28.
The image represents what resolution that happened at the Convention-
a)
Three Fifths Compromise
b)
One Quarter Compromise
c)
Slave Compromise
d)
Great Compromise
29.
Someone that favored approval of the Constitution is called-
a)
Federalist
b)
Anti Federalist
c)
Republican
d)
Democrat
30.
The Great Compromise called for a house of representatives and a Senate which is called-
a)
bicameral
b)
unicameral
c)
one camel
d)
Three camels
31.
Representation should be proportional based on a states population was part of the
a)
New Jersey plan
b)
Virginia plan
c)
Conneticut plan
d)
Commerce Compromise
32.
Representation should be equal giving each state the same number of representatives was part of the
a)
New Jersey plan
b)
Virginia plan
c)
Conneticut plan
d)
Commerce Compromise
33.
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
34.
Who is considered the "Father of the Constitution?
a)
James Madison
b)
Benjamin Franklin
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
Patrick Henry
35.
Why is the Constitution considered a "living document"?
a)
It has changed with time
b)
It is rewritten by each president
c)
It has remained the same over the years
d)
It is signed each year by members of Congress
36.
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
37.
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
38.
To choose the president through and indirect vote we use the
a)
Commerce compromise
b)
Great Compromise
c)
Three-fifths Compromise
d)
Electoral College
39.
AntiFederalists criticized the US Constitution because governing power was concentrated in the
a)
National Government
b)
State legislatures
c)
Delegates to the Constitutional Convention
d)
President's Cabinet
40.
The group that supported ratification of the Constitution were the
a)
Republicans
b)
Federalists
c)
Democrats
d)
Antifederalist
41.
The authors of the Federalist papers were
a)
John Adams, George Washington and Benjamin Franklin
b)
George Mason, Patrick Henry and Ben Franklin
c)
Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay
d)
George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and Thomas Jefferson
42.
What exactly were the Federalist Papers?
a)
Essays explaining why the Federalists were against the Constitution.
b)
Essays explaining why the Federalists were for the Constitution.
43.
What finally allowed the Constitution to be ratified?
a)
States that would ratify were forced to do so by the threat of war
b)
States ratified the Constitution once all the slaves were freed
c)
The creation of the Bill of Rights convinced hesistant states to ratify the Constitution
d)
The Constitution was never ratified
44.
Who would have said...?
"A strong President is necessary to protect the country against foreign attack and make sure laws are carried out properly."
"A strong President is necessary to protect the country against foreign attack and make sure laws are carried out properly."
a)
Federalists
b)
Anti-Federalists
45.
The Great Compromise was a compromise between--
a)
Mass. Plan and New Jersey Plan
b)
Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan
c)
Virginia Plan and New York Plan
d)
Virginia Plan and Delaware Plan
46.
The New Jersey Plan wanted representation in government based on--
a)
population
b)
equality for every state
c)
state size
d)
money
47.
What kind of states supported the New Jersey Plan?
a)
small in population
b)
small in size
c)
slave states
d)
non slave states
48.
Congress is made up of two houses, which one is based on population?
a)
House of Burgesses
b)
Senate
c)
House of Representatives
d)
Continental Congress
49.
The New Jersey Plan wanted representation in government based on--
a)
population
b)
equality for every state
c)
state size
d)
money
50.
What did the north and south agree on?
a)
Slaves do not count as population
b)
All slaves count as population
c)
Every 5 slaves count for 3 people
d)
Every 3 slaves count for 5 people
51.
What was James Madison known for?
a)
Being the Father of The Constitution
b)
Dating a 12 year old
c)
Serving two terms in the White House
d)
Marrying Dolly Madison
52.
What does ratify mean?
a)
To approve
b)
To reject
c)
To change
d)
To agree
53.
What prevents the executive (president) from becoming too powerful?
a)
Article 4 of the Constitution.
b)
The Bill of Rights
c)
John Paul Jones, a pirate. He led America's navy.
d)
Checks and balances between the legislative, judicial, and executive branch.
54.
How many states represented in Congress have to ratify an Amendment?
a)
3/4
b)
2/3
c)
4/5
d)
All
55.
Which branch of the federal government is able to propose an amendment?
a)
The legislative branch
b)
The judicial branch
c)
The executive branch
d)
The federal courts
56.
This means the sharing of power between the State and National Government
a)
Federalism
b)
Anti-Federalism
c)
Anarchism
d)
Constitutionalism
57.
This branch enforces or carries out the laws
a)
Executive
b)
Judicial
c)
Legislative
d)
Supreme Court
58.
This branch enforces or carries out the laws
a)
Executive
b)
Judicial
c)
Legislative
d)
Supreme Court
59.
We have this to make sure no branch has power over the others
a)
Checks & Balances
b)
Weights & Measures
c)
President & Cabinet
d)
Military & Votes
60.
Which of the following is a method of ratification for a constitutional amendment?
a)
by three-fourths of the state governors
b)
by three-fourths of voting-age citizens
c)
by three-fourths of the state legislatures
d)
by half of the state legislatures
61.
Which of the following is a method of ratification for a constitutional amendment?
a)
by three-fourths of the state governors
b)
by three-fourths of voting-age citizens
c)
by three-fourths of the state legislatures
d)
by half of the state legislatures
62.
To amend the Constitution is to ________ the Constitution.
a)
Amendment
b)
Ratify
c)
Change
d)
Congress
63.
Why did the Federalists agree to include a Bill of Rights in the Constitution?
a)
Because they thought it needed it
b)
Because they wanted to take away the rights of the citizens
c)
Because they needed the support of the Anti-Federalists for ratification
d)
Because without it, they thought it was incomplete
64.
Who has the power to make sure the other branches are following the U.S. Constitution (A.K.A. judicial review)?
a)
Executive
b)
Judicial
c)
Legislative
65.
Who has the power to appoint a Supreme Court Judge, when there is an open spot on the court?
a)
Legislature
b)
Citizens
c)
President
d)
Congress
66.
Congress is divided into two parts, the _____________ and the _______________.
a)
Senate and House of Burgess
b)
White House and Senate
c)
President and Vice-President
d)
Senate and House of Representatives
67.
The theory of government where one branch has power to keep another branch of government from becoming too powerful is called?
a)
Separation of Powers
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Limited Government
d)
Constitutional Government
68.
Under Checks and Balance, which branch of government can over ride a Presidential Veto?
a)
Judicial Branch
b)
Legislative Branch
c)
Executive Branch
d)
Elective Branch
69.
The Checks & Balances power used by the Legislative Branch to REMOVE a President from office if the President is committing criminal acts is called.......
a)
Presidential Veto
b)
Impeachment
c)
Judicial Review
d)
Appointment Power
70.
The President of the United States is in which branch of government?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Judicial Branch
c)
Elective Brfanch
d)
Executive Branch
71.
What is the name of the first written plan of government in America?
a)
Constitution
b)
Treaty of Paris
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)
Articles of Confederation
72.
Americans were afraid that a __?__ would lead to tyranny, or oppressive rule.
a)
strong state government
b)
weak government
c)
strong central government
d)
legslature
73.
Under the Articles of Confederation, most of the power was where?
a)
Legislative branch
b)
the president
c)
the states
d)
national government
74.
Under the Articles of Confederation, how many votes did each state get when voting on a new law?
a)
Zero
b)
One
c)
Two
d)
Three
75.
How many branches of government were there under the Articles of Confederation?
a)
One
b)
Zero
c)
Two
d)
Three
76.
Which of the following was NOT a power of Congress under the Articles of Confederation?
a)
Create a plan for the Northwest Territory
b)
Negotiate treaties
c)
Levy taxes
d)
Declare war and peace
77.
Anti-Federalists preferred a strong ____________ government.
a)
National
b)
State
c)
Central
d)
Republican
78.
What was the position of the group known as the Federalists?
a)
they supported a new Constitution
b)
they questioned the justice of slavery
c)
the feared the power of the national government
d)
the believed that states should have equal representation
79.
What is the name of the first government of the United States?
a)
U.S. Constitution
b)
Articles of Confederation
c)
Northwest Ordinance
d)
Declaration of Independence
80.
What was the main weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
a)
the federal government was too weak
b)
It had no legislative branch
c)
The judicial was too powerful
d)
The executive was too powerful
81.
One major problem with the Articles of Confederation is that Congress could not ______ the citizens to raise money.
a)
tax
b)
ask
c)
demand
d)
force
82.
Americans were afraid that a __?__ would lead to tyranny, or oppressive rule.
a)
strong state government
b)
weak government
c)
strong central government
d)
legslature
83.
Who had more power under the Articles of Confederation?
a)
Federal Government
b)
State Governments
c)
Individual people
d)
States with larger populations
84.
For any changes to the Articles or new laws Congress needed ______ 13 states to agree.
a)
9 of the
b)
7 of the
c)
6 of the
d)
10 of the
85.
The Articles of Confederation made our country _________
a)
Strong
b)
Weak
c)
Powerful
d)
normal
86.
Use the table to answer the question.
Weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation
Weakness
No power to enforce laws
No executive branch
No judicial branch
How did these weaknesses impact the writing of the Constitution?
a)
The Founding Fathers gave Congress the power to legislate.
b)
The Founding Fathers created a government with three branches.
c)
The Founding Fathers gave the states the power to interpret national laws?
d)
The Founding Fathers created the office of president to settle disputes.
87.
How did the U.S. Constitution solve a problem created by the Articles of Confederation?
a)
It avoided the issue of states’ rights.
b)
It allowed the states to elect representatives.
c)
It prevented the amendment of federal laws.
d)
It enabled the federal government to collect taxes.
88.
Because this branch was missing under the Articles of Confederation the government had no power to enforce its laws?
a)
Judicial
b)
Legislative
c)
Executive
d)
Congress
89.
What system of government did the country have under the Articles of Confederation?
a)
Unitary
b)
Parliamentary
c)
Federal
d)
Confederal
90.
Which sentence completes the chart?
a)
Congress can raise an army.
b)
Congress has the power to tax.
c)
The President has the power to tax.
d)
The Supreme Court has the power of judicial review.
91.
What did Shays Rebellion demonstrate to the U.S. Confederal Government?
a)
That the people were not to be trusted
b)
That the Articles of Confederation was too weak and needed to be replaced
c)
That state governments were too strong
d)
That more laws needed to be passed
92.
What would be the best title for this graph?
a)
Federal System of Government
b)
Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
c)
Weaknesses of the Declaration of Independence
d)
Weaknesses of the U.S. Constitution
93.
What is depicted or shown in the cartoon?
a)
Weakness of the Articles of Confederation
b)
Problems of the U.S. Constitution
c)
Federalist argument for a weak central government
d)
A colonial legislature
94.
True or False? The Articles of Confederation had a strong central government.
a)
True
b)
False
95.
In order to change (amend) the Articles of Confederation, __________ out of 13 states had to agree.
a)
9
b)
10
c)
13
d)
15
96.
In the Articles of Confederation, where was most of the government power placed?
a)
The States
b)
The National Government
c)
The Continental Congress
d)
The Legislative Branch
97.
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
98.
Under the Articles of Confederation, most of the power was where?
a)
Legislative branch
b)
the president
c)
the states
d)
national government
99.
The Continental Congress set up the Northwest Ordinance to sell _______ to pay off the debt from the war.
a)
crops
b)
land
c)
slaves
d)
none of these
100.
Under the Articles of Confederation, how many votes did each state get when voting on a new law?
a)
Zero
b)
One
c)
Two
d)
Three
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