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WorksheetsUnit 4: Writing the Constitution
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 13mins
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Class
Date
1.
During which era did the publication of the The Federalist Papers take place?
a)
Colonial Era
b)
Constitutional Era
c)
Era of Good Feelings
d)
Era of Exploration
2.
In what year was the Constitution written?
a)
1787
b)
1789
c)
1791
d)
1793
3.
One concern of opponents to the Virginia Plan included the
a)
lack of Supreme Court to decide law
b)
creation of a tax based on income levels.
c)
use of a single legislative body based on population
d)
direct election of a 3 member executive committee.
4.
The central issue of the Three-Fifths Compromise was concerning the-
a)
establishment of upper and lower legislative bodies.
b)
manner in which bills and amendments would become law.
c)
portion of federal revenues that would come large and small states.
d)
counting of enslaved people for the purpose of determining representation.
5.
The Anti-Federalists argued against ratification of the US Constitution because they-
a)
disagreed with the Great Compromise.
b)
hoped to keep the Articles of Confederation.
c)
wanted a parliamentary system of government.
d)
believed that states' and individual's rights were not being protected.
6.
The purpose of The Federalist Papers was to make an argument for--
a)
establishing a national bank
b)
ratifying the US Constitution
c)
restricting the practice of slavery
d)
declaring independence from Britain
7.
The US Constitution was eventually adopted after the Anti-Federalists agreed to the inclusion of
a)
a list of grievances
b)
term limits for the chief executive
c)
provisions for freeing enslaved people
d)
amendments protecting individual rights
8.
Why did many Congressional representatives call for replacing the Articles of Confederation?
a)
It created a government too weak to manage relations among the states.
b)
It established a powerful standing army that threatened national stability.
c)
It created a chief executive with the power to veto state laws and elections.
d)
It established a permanent oversight committee consisting of only state officials.
9.
The Founding Fathers chose to ensure against a ruler with absolute authority by
a)
dividing power among three branches of government
b)
requiring multiple political parties in each election
c)
guaranteeing the rights of those accused of a crime
d)
creating a civilian-led militia with a right to bear arms
10.
Which grievance listed in the Declaration of Independence is addressed by the Third Amendment to the US Constitution?
a)
Restricting trade
b)
Quartering soldiers
c)
Imposing taxes without consent
d)
Dissolving representative legislatures
11.
The first Ten Amendments of the US Constitution are an example of which constitutional principle?
a)
Republicanism
b)
Individual Rights
c)
Checks and Balances
d)
Separation of Powers
12.
Which of the following was the result of the Great Compromise?
a)
Supreme Court
b)
Electoral College
c)
Bicameral Legislature
d)
Amendment Process
13.
Which constitutional principle applies to the following quote
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union...... -Preamble of the US Constitution
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union...... -Preamble of the US Constitution
a)
Federalism
b)
Republicanism
c)
Limited government
d)
Popular Sovereignty
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