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WorksheetsDOK 2: Historical Documents Review
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 18mins
Who would have said it, a Federalist or an Anti-Federalist? "The rights of citizens should be listed in the Constitution."
Federalist
Anti-Federalist
Who would have said it, a Federalist or an Anti-Federalist? "The use of a standing army threatens the liberty of citizens."
Federalist
Anti-Federalist
Who would have said it, a Federalist or an Anti-Federalist? "The protection of national interests requires a standing army."
Federalist
Anti-Federalist
Who would have said it, a Federalist or an Anti-Federalist? "The rights of citizens are inherent and do not need to be defined."
Federalist
Anti-Federalist
What document served as our first constitution, and was later replaced?
The Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation
The Constitution
What was the main difference between the American government under the Articles of Confederation and under the US Constitution?
Under the Articles of Confederation, the executive branch held an extreme amount of power which was reduced dramatically under the US Constitution.
Under the Articles of Confederation, states had very little rights compared to the rights they gained under the US Constitution.
Under the Articles of Confederation, there was only a legislative branch. Under the US Constitution, power is shared between the legislative, executive and judicial branches.
Under the US Constitution, how many states needed to ratify the US Constitution for it to be established as the law of the land?
9
13
11
How did the Connecticut Compromise (or Great Compromise) solve the issue of determining representation in Congress?
It said that Congress would be comprised of one house based on equal representation
It said that Congress would be comprised of two houses with one based on population and based on equal representation
It said that each state would receive 3 representatives and 1 senator in Congress
What did the New Jersey Plan propose?
a strong national legislature with two chambers
1 executive that could serve for life
one house with equal representation
What did the Virginia Plan propose?
A strong national legislature with two chambers where representation is based on population
One chief executive who could serve for life
A strong national legislature with one chamber based on equal representation
Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?
To gain support from those fearing a strong federal government, promising rights & freedoms to citizens
To convince Federalists that the Constitution is imperfect
To persuade skeptical Federalists to agree that freedoms can’t be taken away by government.
Which principle of the U.S. Constitution was inspired by John Locke’s social contract theory?
Limited government
Popular sovereignty
Federalism
Which of the following was a feature of the 1787 Northwest Ordinance?
slavery was forbidden in the territory north of the Ohio River
all state debts were to be assumed by Congress
land was to be divided into townships, six miles on a side
How is the principle of federalism reflected in our government?
The national government has total power in the land to make laws and govern the people.
The national government shares power with state and local government to govern the people.
The federal government allows state governments to agree or disagree with federal laws enacted.
Which of the following is an example of an Enlightenment idea found in the Bill of Rights?
John Locke’s Social Contract, which stated that all people are entitled to “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.”
Voltaire’s belief in the right for citizens to speak freely, which was stressed in the first amendment.
Montesquieu’s Social Contract, which helped develop the branches of government in Articles I, II, and III
What event involving upset Massachusetts farmers, showcased the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and shocked the nation's leaders into recognizing the new government's overwhelming inadequacies?
The Second Continental Congress
Shays’ Rebellion
The American Revolution
What document was produced at the Second Continental Congress?
The Mayflower Compact
The Constitution
The Declaration of Independence
What outlined the process for states to count slaves as part of the population in order to determine state representation in the federal government?
Connecticut/Great Compromise
Virginia Plan
Three-Fifths Compromise
