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Constitution Era Review

Total questions: 81

Worksheet time: 1hrs 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following was NOT a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
a)
Lacked the power to tax
b)
Lacked the power to defend the country
c)
Lacked the power to create post offices
d)
Lacked the power to enforce laws
2.
What did Shays' Rebellion demonstrate about the U.S. Government under the Articles of Confederation?
a)
The government was too strong and the military needed to be disbanded.
b)
The government was took weak and needed restructuring
c)
Tax authority should be stripped from the states and only granted to the federal government
d)
Alliances with France and Spain were needed to strengthen defense
3.
Which of the following was NOT a purpose for writing the Constitution found in the Preamble? 
a)
To form a more perfect union
b)
To provide for the common defense
c)
To insure domestic tranquility
d)
To strengthen the power of states
4.
Which of the following plans at the Constitutional Convention determined state representation in the legislative branch would be equal?
a)
Virginia Plan
b)
New Jersey Plan
c)
Three-Fifths Plan
d)
Connecticut Plan
5.
Which of the following plans at the Constitutional Convention determined state representation in the legislative branch would be based on a state's population?
a)
Virginia Plan
b)
New Jersey Plan
c)
Three-Fifths Plan
d)
Connecticut Plan
6.
Which of the following compromises determined that representation in the House of Representatives would be based on population and in the Senate it would be equal?
a)
Three-Fifths Compromise
b)
Compromise of 1860
c)
Great Compromise
d)
Missouri Compromise 
7.
Which of the following compromises determined how slaves would be counted for state representation and taxation?
a)
Great Compromise
b)
Missouri Compromise
c)
Western Compromise
d)
Three-Fifths Compromise 
8.
Which principle is reflected in the image?
a)
Republicanism
b)
Popular Sovereignty
c)
Federalism
d)
Checks and Balances
9.
Which principle of the Constitution separates federal government power between a legislative branch, an executive branch, and a judicial branch? 
a)
Separation of Powers
b)
Federalism
c)
Checks and Balances
d)
Limited Government
10.
Which principle of the Constitution allows each branch of government to control and limit the power of the other branches? 
a)
Separation of Powers
b)
Limited Government
c)
Popular Sovereignty
d)
Checks and Balances
11.
Which principle of the Constitution means that "the people exercise their power through voting?"
a)
Republicanism
b)
Separation of Powers
c)
Limited Government
d)
Popular Sovereignty
12.
This principle of the Constitution divides power between a national government and state governments.  These two levels of government must also share some power.
a)
Separation of Powers
b)
Federalism
c)
Checks and Balances
d)
Popular Sovereignty 
13.
This principle of the Constitution means that everyone must obey the law.  Additionally, no branch of government has unlimited power.
a)
Limited Government
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Federalism
d)
Republicanism 
14.
According to this principle of the Constitution, the people have certain rights that the government must protect.
a)
Federalism
b)
Popular Sovereignty
c)
Limited Government
d)
Individual Rights
15.
When people vote to choose their leaders, they are acting on which Constitutional principle?
a)
Republicanism
b)
Federalism
c)
Checks and Balances
d)
Limited Government 
16.
When the president vetoes bills passed by Congress, which principle of the Constitution is reflected?
a)
Separation of Powers
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Limited Government
d)
Republicanism
17.
The Constitution begins with "We the people..."  This reflects _______________ which means the people are the source of government power.
a)
Federalism
b)
Popular Sovereignty
c)
Checks and Balances
d)
Limited Government
18.
The legislative branch makes laws.  The executive branch enforces laws.  Which principle of the Constitution is reflected in this example? 
a)
Checks and Balances
b)
Popular Sovereignty
c)
Individual Rights
d)
Separation of Powers
19.
President Trump's lawyer claimed that the president cannot obstruct justice (a crime).  Which principle of the Constitution means EVERYONE must obey the law, including the president? 
a)
Individual Rights
b)
Republicanism
c)
Limited Government
d)
Checks and Balances
20.
The national government shares the power to tax Americans with state governments.  This reflects the Constitutional Principle of __________?
a)
Republicanism
b)
Federalism
c)
Separation of Powers
d)
Limited Government
21.
“A strong central government will provide order and stability.”
a)
Federalist
b)
Anti-Federalist
22.
“We have just left the control of one tyrant; let us avoid an American tyrant”
a)
Federalist
b)
Anti-Federalist
23.
“The existing national government under the Articles of Confederation lacks the ability to defend the nation in times of crisis.”
a)
Federalist
b)
Anti-Federalist
24.
“The existing national government does not have the power to perform essential functions including resolve disagreements between states and to pay off the national debt without the help of reluctant states.”
a)
Federalist
b)
Anti-Federalist
25.
“The individual states are better suited to secure the rights of the people than power concentrated in the hands of a central authority.”
a)
Federalist
b)
Anti-Federalist
26.
“Having a stronger central government will make the country more stable and prosperous.”
a)
Federalist
b)
Anti-Federalist
27.
“A bill of rights should be included in the Constitution to guard the people from tyranny before it is ratified.”
a)
Federalist
b)
Anti-Federalist
28.
“The states surrender too much power to the federal government under the Constitution.”
a)
Federalist
b)
Anti-Federalist
29.
“The Constitution does not adequately protect individuals from potential government abuse.”
a)
Federalist
b)
Anti-Federalist
30.
“We must fix the instability of the national government.  A stronger central government will lead to a prosperous future for America.”
a)
Federalist
b)
Anti-Federalist
31.
”Before we can support such a government, we must ensure the people’s rights are protected.”
a)
Federalist
b)
Anti-Federalist
32.
“A stronger central government will fix the problems experienced under the Articles of Confederation.”
a)
Federalist
b)
Anti-Federalist
33.
Which of the following was written to convince people to support the Constitution?
a)
Declaration of Independence
b)
Magna Carta, 1215
c)
Proclamation of Rights
d)
Federalist Papers
34.
Freedoms of religion, speech, and press.  Right to assemble and petition.
a)
Amendment 1
b)
Amendment 2
c)
Amendment 4
d)
Amendment 8
35.
This amendment protects people's due process rights of speedy and public trial and a right to a lawyer.
a)
Amendment 1
b)
Amendment 4
c)
Amendment 6
d)
Amendment 10
36.
This Amendment protects the people's right to privacy but preventing police from searching personal property without a warrant
a)
1st Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
8th Amendment
d)
9th Amendment
37.
This Amendment established the people's right to remain silent.
a)
2nd Amendment
b)
5th Amendment
c)
7th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
38.
This amendment protects the people from cruel and unusual punishments.
a)
1st Amendment
b)
5th Amendment
c)
8th Amendment 
d)
10th Amendment
39.
It takes __________ of Congress or the states to propose an amendment
a)
2/3
b)
3/4
c)
4/5
d)
5/6
40.
It takes ____________ of states to ratify an amendment to the Constitution
a)
2/3
b)
3/4
c)
4/5
d)
5/6
41.
The _______________ branch of government creates laws.
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
d)
Military
42.
The ______________ branch enforces laws.
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
d)
Military
43.
The __________________ branch interprets/judges laws and determines if they are constitutional.
a)
Legislative 
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
d)
Military
44.
The ______________ is the leader of the military.
a)
Supreme Court
b)
Congress
c)
President
d)
Speaker of the House
45.
The _____________ has the power to declare war.
a)
Supreme Court
b)
Military
c)
President
d)
Congress
46.
_________ of the 13 states had to ratify the constitution before it could take effect.
a)
8
b)
9
c)
12
d)
13
47.
The Constitution was ratified in ____________.
a)
1803
b)
1788
c)
1762
d)
1776
48.
People can choose if they want to go to church.  This freedom is protected by the ...
a)
1st Amendment
b)
2nd Amendment
c)
6th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
49.
Americans have the right to own firearms.  This right is protected by the ___________.
a)
2nd Amendment
b)
8th Amendment
c)
10th Amendment
d)
4th Amendment
50.
Which of the following describes how a person can become a citizen of the United States?
a)
They must apply, take a test, and be interviewed.
b)
They must live in the United States for at least 5 years.
c)
They take an oath of loyalty to the United States.
d)
All of these.
51.
This term means the United States
a)
Ratify
b)
Union
c)
Ordinance
d)
Constitution
52.
This term means "Framework of government"
a)
Ratification
b)
Federalist
c)
Constitution
d)
Compromise
53.
This term means "to approve"
a)
Propose
b)
Federal
c)
Amend
d)
Ratify
54.
Can the Constitution be changed?
a)
Yes
b)
No
55.
According to the principle of federalism, power is divided between __________ and __________ governments.
a)
Military, Executive
b)
National, State
c)
Congress, President
d)
Supreme Court, State
56.
Freedom of speech is protected by...
a)
Amendment 1
b)
Amendment 2
c)
Amendment 3
d)
Amendment 4
57.
Freedom of religion is protected by...
a)
Amendment 1
b)
Amendment 4
c)
Amendment 6
d)
Amendment 8
58.
James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay all supported increased federal government power.  This meant this group was
a)
Federalist
b)
Anti-Federalists
59.
Patrick Henry and George Mason opposed ratification of the Constitution because they believed it did not adequately protect the people's rights.  This meant this group was...
a)
Federalist
b)
Anti-Federalist
60.

The 5th and 6th Amendments are designed to -

a)

Protect freedom of expression

b)

assure that laws are properly enacted

c)

provide for judicial review of laws

d)

ensure fair treatment for those accused of crimes

61.

Which of the following should replaced the question marks in the diagram?

a)

Direct democracy

b)

Great Compromise

c)

Checks and balances

d)

Missouri Compromise

62.

How did Enlightenment thinkers, like John Locke, influence the Declaration of Independence?

a)

They opposed the use of slave labor in the Americas

b)

They supported the absolute right of the king to impose taxes

c)

They encouraged the formation of political parties

d)

They developed ideas of natural rights and self-government

63.

How did documents such as the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights influence the U.S. Constitution?

a)

They provided suffrage to all men and women

b)

They limited the powers of government

c)

They supported ending the triangular trade system

d)

They supported the development of federalism

64.

How did the Great Compromise appease both small and large states?

a)

Provided a plan for fair representation of both large and small states

b)

It took power away from the national government and gave it to states

c)

Creating new boundaries to reduce the size of the large states

d)

Allowing local governments to determine matters of representation

65.

Which of the following quotes suggests adding a Bill of Rights to the Constitution?

a)

The amendment process will allow the Constitution to be changed if a need arises

b)

The demands of the majority will overwhelm the minority

c)

The system of checks and balances will control any abuse of power by a branch of government

d)

As it stands now, the Constitution does not protect civil liberties

66.

What was the goal of a federalist?

a)

To reduce the power of the federal government to protect individual liberty

b)

To increase the power of the federal government to provide stability

c)

To increase the power of state governments to protect personal freedoms

d)

To decrease the power of state governments to prevent tyranny

67.

What principle does the right of habeas corpus establish?

a)

That people accused of a crime have a right to a lawyer

b)

That all punishments for crimes should be reasonable

c)

That a person should not be forced to be a witness against himself

d)

That no person should be held in custody unless charged with a crime

68.

Which of the following represents how the president is chosen in the United States?

a)

The political parties reach an agreement on who should be the leader

b)

Electors chosen by the states vote based on how the people voted

c)

State legislatures and governors hold a convention

d)

Members of city councils from around the country vote

69.

Which one of the following systems was established to prevent tyranny or the concentration of power?

a)

The Electoral College

b)

Separation of Powers

c)

The Bill of Rights

d)

The Amendment Process

70.
a)

To form a more perfect Union

b)

To promote the general walfare

c)

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness

d)

To provide for the common defense

71.

What is the main job of the legislative branch?

a)

Determine if laws are constitutional

b)

Enforce and carry out laws

c)

Make laws for the country

d)

Obey laws once they are passed

72.

What is the main job of the executive branch?

a)

To determine if laws are constitutional

b)

to enforce and carry out federal laws

c)

Make laws for the country

d)

Obey laws once they are passed

73.

What is the main job of the judicial branch?

a)

Determine if laws are constitutional

b)

Enforce laws

c)

Make laws

d)

Obey laws

74.

Which of the following is NOT an example of checks and balances?

a)

The Senate must approve presidential nominees

b)

The Supreme Court can declare laws unconstitutional

c)

The President can veto bills passed by Congress

d)

The President enforces the laws

75.

The phrase "We the People" in the Preamble of the Constitution best represents...

a)

Checks and Balances

b)

Popular Sovereignty

c)

Individual Rights

d)

Federalism

76.

Which of the following best reflects the purpose of the amendment process?

a)

To correct errors in the Constitution

b)

To allow the Constitution to adapt to changing times

c)

To establish a method for limiting government power

d)

To highlight the power of the people

77.

Which of the following best represents the principle of Federalism

a)

"The powers not delegated to the United States... are reserved to the States."

b)

"Congress shall make all laws necessary and proper"

c)

"The President shall be chosen every 4 years by an Electoral College chosen by the states"

d)

"We the people, in order to form a more perfect Union...establish this Constitution."

78.

Which amendment protects property rights, due process rights, and the right to remain silent?

a)

1st Amendment

b)

5th Amendment

c)

8th Amendment

d)

10th Amendment

79.

Which principle is reflected in the headline above?

a)

Separation of Powers

b)

Federalism

c)

Limited Government

d)

Checks and Balances

80.

Which principle is reflected above?

a)

Limited Government

b)

Separation of Powers

c)

Republicanism

d)

Individual Rights

81.

Which principle is reflected above?

a)

Limited Government

b)

Individual Rights

c)

Checks and Balances

d)

Federalism

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