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2019 AMS Unit 3 Constitution Era

Total questions: 47

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Why did Anti-Federalists demand that a Bill of Rights be added to the U.S. Constitution?
a)
To strengthen the power of the judiciary
b)
To strengthen the authority of federal government
c)
To give each state and equal amount of power
d)
To protect individual freedoms from the federal government
2.

Which argument would the authors of the Federalist Papers most likely have agreed?

a)

A Bill of Rights should be included in the Constitution.

b)

A strong central government is what the United States needs.

c)

3/5 Compromise will result in fair and equal representation.

d)

Universal suffrage should be constitutionally guaranteed.

3.
Which group argued a strong national government could protect states' and people's rights?
a)
Federalists
b)
Loyalists
c)
Patriots
d)
Anti-Federalists
4.
The Northwest Ordinance was developed by Congress under the Articles of Confederation to
a)
establish a process for orderly future westward expansion of the U.S.
b)
provide a process to relocate Native Americans.
c)
provide a process for amending the Constitution.
d)
provide a process for expansion of slavery into new states.
5.

According to the Northwest Ordinance, after a territory had 60,000 residents, it could

a)

allow women the right to vote.

b)

determine how many slaves would be imported.

c)

be required to pay federal income taxes.

d)

apply to be admitted as a new U.S. state.

6.
Articles of Confederation and Federalists/Anti-Federalists are part of the _______ era.
a)
Colonial
b)
Revolutionary
c)
Exploration
d)
Constitutional
7.
After the Revolutionary War, why did Americans fear a strong national government?
a)
Their experience under state constitutions.
b)
Their experience under British rule.
c)
Their experience under the Articles of Confederation.
d)
Their experience under the Continental Congress.
8.

The Federalist Papers were written to persuade people to support the ratification or approval of the

a)

Northwest Ordinance.

b)

Articles of Confederation.

c)

Constitution.

d)

Bill of Rights.

9.
The principle of federalism creates a division of power between the
a)
President and Congress.
b)
Senate and House of Representatives.
c)
3 branches of government.
d)
national government and state governments.
10.
Which one of these is NOT a branch of the government?
a)
legislative
b)
judicial
c)
executive
d)
democrat
11.
Which house of Congress currently has representation based on population?
a)
White House
b)
House of Representatives
c)
House of Burgesses
d)
Senate
12.
The addition of a Bill of Rights to the Constitution represents which principle?
a)
popular sovereignty
b)
separation of powers
c)
individual rights
d)
checks and balances
13.

At the Constitutional Convention in 1787, which of the following established the way slaves would be counted for representation and taxation?

a)

New Jersey Plan

b)

Three-Fifths Compromise

c)

Great Compromise

d)

Constitutional Compromise

14.
Under the Articles of Confederation, which of the following had the MOST power?
a)
national government
b)
the Federalists
c)
the state governments
d)
the Anti-Federalists
15.
What constitutional principle (7 principles of the Constitution) is pictured?
a)
separation of powers
b)
popular sovereignty
c)
individual rights
d)
limited government
16.
Which important power did the national government lack under the Articles of Confederation?
a)
power to force states to pay taxes
b)
power to sign treaties with foreign countries
c)
power to design and print money
d)
power to create a system for managing the Northwest Territory (Northwest Ordinance)
17.

Our U.S. Constitution was written at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. What year did this very important event occur?

a)

1776.

b)

1787.

c)

1803.

d)

1789.

18.
The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 is important because
a)
it provided a system for the orderly growth of the U.S.
b)
it called for a stronger executive branch to lead the country.
c)
it called for adoption of the Constitution.
d)
it led to the ratification of the Constitution.
19.
What does this mean?
a)
This territory was claimed by England and the U.S.
b)
Revolutionary War veterans had first choice of new land grants.
c)
The beginning of U.S. westward expansion; start of Manifest Destiny.
d)
Spain and the U.S. were splitting this territory.
20.
Which of the following was a success of the Articles of Confederation?
a)
requiring all 13 states to approve changes in the Articles
b)
passing the Northwest Ordinance of 1787
c)
electing George Washington as first president
d)
ratifying the Constitution
21.

Which of the following groups were NOT represented at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787?

a)

women

b)

American Indians/Native Americans

c)

African-Americans

d)

all of above

22.
Patrick Henry, George Mason and Thomas Jefferson were
a)
Anti-Federalists
b)
Federalists
c)
Democrats
d)
Republicans
23.

At the Constitutional Convention, why were southern states willing to accept the 3/5 Compromise?

a)

They would pay lower federal taxes.

b)

A deal was made between north and south to move the nation's capitol to the South.

c)

It increased the political influence of the South

d)

It was a better compromise than the Great Compromise.

24.

The Constitution has 7 principles (FLIPRCS). One of these principles is the separation of powers. Why do we have 3 branches of government?

a)

to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful

b)

to make sure all laws are approved by the Supreme Court

c)

to make sure the President uses his cabinet to help advise him for important decisions

d)

to make sure the legislative branch has 2 houses (Senate and House of Representatives)

25.

How did the provisions of the Northwest Ordinance affect U.S. expansion?

a)

by funding a transportation network of new canals and roads in wilderness areas

b)

by establishing an orderly process for U.S. westward expansion and provide a way for new U.S. territories to govern themselves

c)

by promoting the growth of southern plantations by providing tax cuts to grow certain crops

d)

by creating a national bank to loan money to land investors who wanted to buy land out west

26.
Under the Articles of Confederation, it was difficult for Congress to fulfill its duties because
a)
most congressional decisions required the approval of 9 states.
b)
any congressional action required the approval of the president.
c)
Congress lacked the power to declare war.
d)
Congress lacked the power to regulate foreign trade.
27.
The Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan were combined at the Constitutional Convention to become the 
a)
Great Compromise
b)
3/5 Compromise
c)
Constitution
d)
Bill of Rights
28.
When a president vetoes a bill given to him or her by Congress that is an example of 
a)
judicial review
b)
checks and balances
c)
popular sovereignty
d)
limited government
29.
George Mason at the Constitutional Convention argued 
a)
for the creation of a strong executive branch.
b)
to eliminate state governments.
c)
against the ratification of the Bill of Rights.
d)
against increased power for the national or federal government.
30.
"We the People" from the preamble to the Constitution reflects the principle of 
a)
popular sovereignty
b)
republicanism
c)
separation of powers
d)
federalism
31.
Why did Anti-Federalists finally agree to ratify the Constitution?
a)
the addition of a clause allowing amendments to be added to the Constitution
b)
the agreement to divide the government into 3 branches
c)
the agreement to add a Bill of Rights
d)
the reduction of presidential powers
32.
James Madison and Alexander Hamilton wrote essays titled the "Federalist Papers"...these writings supported the
a)
creation of strong state governments.
b)
protection for the rights of individual land ownership.
c)
ratification of the U.S. Constitution.
d)
westward expansion through the Northwest Ordinance.
33.
How is republicanism reflected in the U.S. Constitution?
a)
Power is given to government officials who are elected to represent the people.
b)
Legislative powers are divided between the House or Representatives and the Senate.
c)
Power among the 3 branches of government are equally balanced.
d)
Specific powers are shared by the states and federal government
34.
Checks and balances guarantee that the 3 branches will 
a)
raise money through taxes.
b)
function independently.
c)
control the actions of state. governments
d)
prevent another branch from gaining too much power.
35.
Separation of powers establishes that each branch of the government 
a)
has specific duties or responsibilities outlined in the Constitution.
b)
can cancel or veto decisions of the other branches.
c)
can't be prosecuted for making bad government decisions.
d)
has to answer to the president because he is the chief executive.
36.
The system shown in the diagram was issued under the Articles of Confederation in order to
a)
provide an orderly system for U.S. westward expansion including the Northwest Territory.
b)
divide lands seized from the Loyalists after the American Revolution.
c)
remove and relocate Native Americans west of the Appalachian Mountains.
d)
extend slavery westward as the nation grew.
37.

Within the first amendment (RAPPS), all of these rights are protected EXCEPT:

a)

petition

b)

press

c)

right to an attorney or lawyer

d)

religion

38.

All U.S. citizens accused of a crime are given rights call the due process of law. Which amendments protect the rights of the accused?

a)

4th, 5th, and 6th amendments

b)

1st, 2nd, and 3rd amendments

c)

1st, 7th, and 8 amendments

d)

1st, 5th, and 10th amendments

39.

In a republic, people

a)

vote for every new law.

b)

vote to determine the government's yearly budget.

c)

vote to help the Supreme Court make judicial decisions.

d)

vote to elect representatives to govern.

40.

In the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson listed grievances or complaints against King George. The Constitution corrected some of these grievances. Which grievance is part of the Constitution?

a)

no slavery

b)

the approval for new taxes must be done through Congress

c)

new states must write a state constitution like the US Constitution

d)

Supreme Court justices can only serve for 10 years

41.

The 8th Amendment guarantees anyone accused of a crime will not be

a)

denied a lawyer or attorney.

b)

searched without a proper search warrant.

c)

denied a fair and speedy trial.

d)

given a punishment for his crime that is cruel and unusual.

42.

According to the 6th amendment, U.S. citizens have the right to a trial by a jury. Serving on a jury is important because it shows responsible

a)

ownership.

b)

citizenship.

c)

character development.

d)

civic pride.

43.

At the Constitutional Convention, which compromise resolved the issue of how states were going to be represented in Congress?

a)

the Missouri Compromise

b)

the Virginia Compromise

c)

the Great Compromise

d)

the 3/5 Compromise

44.

When Congress passes a bill (proposed law), the President can veto or reject that bill. Congress can then cancel the president's veto by voting to approve the bill with a 2/3 majority vote of Congress making the bill a new law. What principle of the Constitution is this?

a)

popular sovereignty

b)

republicanism

c)

checks and balances

d)

Congressional review

45.

Our Founding Fathers knew that the future always brings change. To make sure our new government could change with new situations and circumstances, they

a)

created a process for amending the Constitution.

b)

put a time limit on the Constitution of 250 years so a new Constitution would have to be written.

c)

gave U.S. citizens a special vote to cancel the Constitution when it became outdated.

d)

wrote a second Constitution to be used after 250 years.

46.

Examples of responsible citizenship include:

a)

paying taxes and volunteering.

b)

voting, jury duty, and serving in the military.

c)

receiving a tax refund.

d)

respecting other people's right to privacy.

47.

Historical documents used to create our Constitution include:

a)

Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights, and Washington's Farewell Address

b)

Mayflower Compact, Judiciary Act, and the Northwest Ordinance

c)

Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact, and English Bill of Rights

d)

Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact, and the Bill of Rights