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WorksheetsUnit 4 Review
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins
The first 3 articles of the Constitution outline specifically what each branch of government can and can't do. This is the principle of...
individual rights
federalism
Separation of Powers
Popular Sovereignty
Why would people from the south support the 3/5 Compromise?
It meant the South increased its industrial production
It increased their political influence
It lowered federal taxes on southern property
It meant indentured servants in the south could become citizens
Anti-federalists were against ratifying the Constitution mainly because of what reason?
believed that individual liberties/rights were not being included
supported a parliamentary government instead
wanted to keep the Articles of Confederation
didn't support the Great Compromise
'No trial by jury' is listed as a grievance in the Declaration of Independence (1776) and is addressed in later in the Constitution by what amendment?
3rd
1st
6th
4th
The 1st Amendment states that Congress shall make no law establishing a religion. Which statement below guarantees that right?
Catholic private schools are popular in America.
Acknowledging religious holidays are part of the American culture.
On Sabbath days many businesses close in America.
Americans are guaranteed that they can worship as they want.
Why couldn't Congress function under the Articles of Confederation?
Any action required Executive support.
Any decisions by Congress meant approval by at least 9 states.
Congress had no power to declare war.
Congress had no power to control trade.
The Constitution lists 2 ways to propose an amendment. Which is one way of doing that?
A majority of people vote for proposing the amendment.
2/3 of both houses in Congress vote for proposing the amendment.
3/4 of state governors sign a document to propose the amendment.
The president requests that the Senate propose the amendment.
New Hampshire was the 9th state to ratify the Constitution. This meant that the U.S. government would--
demand the drafting of new state constitutions
create federal and state courts to create laws
appoint legal experts to create new federal laws
function under a new federal constitution
Which principle of government is outlined in the 10th amendment?
Republicanism
Separation of Powers
Federalism
Judicial Review
Thomas Jefferson was an anti-federalist who supported restricting the power of the government. He would say that freedom of the press is necessary for what reason?
making a new Constitution
supporting individual rights
keeping politicians informed
limiting the amount of power of the new government
The government's struggle under the Articles of Confederation to end Shays' Rebellion helped prove the need for-
repealing the Sugar Acts
announce an embargo on exports
sign the Declaration of Independence
create a new constitution for the U.S.
Which of the following are in correct order?
Constitutional Convention --> George Washington becomes President --> Shays' Rebellion --> Yorktown
Yorktown --> Shays' Rebellion --> Constitutional Convention --> George Washington becomes President
Shays' Rebellion --> George Washington becomes President --> Yorktown --> Constitutional Convention
George Washington becomes President --> Constitutional Convention --> Yorktown --> Shays' Rebellion
Virginia Plan - ? - New Jersey Plan
Missouri Compromise
Separation of Powers
Democracy
Great Compromise
-Excessive Bail
-Excessive fines
-Cruel & unusual punishment
Which document that was influenced by the English Bill of Rights protects against those listed above?
The Declaration of Independence
Mayflower Compact
The Bill of Rights
Articles of Confederation
What reason would an Anti-Federalist use to oppose approving the new Constitution?
A strong national government is the only way to provide protection for Americans
The American Revolution was fought to stop a tyrannical government
If there is no strong national government, the U.S. would become fragmented
Individual rights can be safeguarded by a strong national government
What happened after the Great Compromise?
It gave money to an Electoral College
It setup a process for amending the Constitution
It created a bicameral legislature
Creation of the Judicial Branch
The one thing that was kept from the Articles of Confederation was the Northwest Ordinance which was-
a process to purchase territory from foreign countries
a line that created no slavery in the West
a process for military takeovers in other countries
a process to admit new states to the U.S.
-Warrant listing probable cause
-Place and person to be searched has to be listed in warrant
-Searches and seizures with no probable cause are illegal
These describe which amendment?
10th
4th
2nd
6th
Which was a grievance listed in the Declaration of Independence?
Colonists being required to serve in the colony's militia
Colonists couldn't promote in the British Army
Anyone born in the colonies weren't allowed to hold political office
Colonists had to house and feed British troops in their homes
What was the purpose of creating the Articles of Confederation at the Second Continental Congress?
create a list of rights held by all Americans
explain grievances against King George III
avoid alliances with European countries
create a government separate from England
Article II, Section II of the Constitution specifically outlines the duties of President and how Congress can limit his power. This is what principle of government?
Checks & Balances
Individual Rights
Republicanism
Popular Sovereignty
The 4th, 5th and 6th amendments help protect rights of-
owners of businesses
officers in the military
politicians
those accused of crimes
Eighth Amendment
-Large bail amounts cannot be required
-Large fine amounts cannot be imposed on those accused of crimes
-?
Which completes the list?
Someone accused of a crime can't be denied a public and speedy trial
Warrants can't be sent without probable cause
People can't be forced to be a witness against themselves
Cruel & unusual punishment is unconstitutional
The Federalist Papers No. 51 describe how state and federal governments being separate will help protect American citizens. This would help Anti-Federalists by giving what assurance?
American's rights would be protected by creating both a state and federal level of government
The amendment process would help states to cancel a federal law
Giving more power to the central government would help states in times of emergencies
Stating that the federal government is over the states would give the U.S. more stability
The Magna Carta (1215) listed rights for British citizens including those accused of crimes. Which American idea was influenced by this section of the Magna Carta?
Due Process
Federalism
Social contract
Bicameral Legislature
