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Unit 4 Review

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins

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Class
Date
1.

The first 3 articles of the Constitution outline specifically what each branch of government can and can't do. This is the principle of...

a)

individual rights

b)

federalism

c)

Separation of Powers

d)

Popular Sovereignty

2.

Why would people from the south support the 3/5 Compromise?

a)

It meant the South increased its industrial production

b)

It increased their political influence

c)

It lowered federal taxes on southern property

d)

It meant indentured servants in the south could become citizens

3.

Anti-federalists were against ratifying the Constitution mainly because of what reason?

a)

believed that individual liberties/rights were not being included

b)

supported a parliamentary government instead

c)

wanted to keep the Articles of Confederation

d)

didn't support the Great Compromise

4.

'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?

a)

3rd

b)

1st

c)

6th

d)

4th

5.

The 1st Amendment states that Congress shall make no law establishing a religion. Which statement below guarantees that right?

a)

Catholic private schools are popular in America.

b)

Acknowledging religious holidays are part of the American culture.

c)

On Sabbath days many businesses close in America.

d)

Americans are guaranteed that they can worship as they want.

6.

Why couldn't Congress function under the Articles of Confederation?

a)

Any action required Executive support.

b)

Any decisions by Congress meant approval by at least 9 states.

c)

Congress had no power to declare war.

d)

Congress had no power to control trade.

7.

The Constitution lists 2 ways to propose an amendment. Which is one way of doing that?

a)

A majority of people vote for proposing the amendment.

b)

2/3 of both houses in Congress vote for proposing the amendment.

c)

3/4 of state governors sign a document to propose the amendment.

d)

The president requests that the Senate propose the amendment.

8.

New Hampshire was the 9th state to ratify the Constitution. This meant that the U.S. government would--

a)

demand the drafting of new state constitutions

b)

create federal and state courts to create laws

c)

appoint legal experts to create new federal laws

d)

function under a new federal constitution

9.

Which principle of government is outlined in the 10th amendment?

a)

Republicanism

b)

Separation of Powers

c)

Federalism

d)

Judicial Review

10.

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?

a)

making a new Constitution

b)

supporting individual rights

c)

keeping politicians informed

d)

limiting the amount of power of the new government

11.

The government's struggle under the Articles of Confederation to end Shays' Rebellion helped prove the need for-

a)

repealing the Sugar Acts

b)

announce an embargo on exports

c)

sign the Declaration of Independence

d)

create a new constitution for the U.S.

12.

Which of the following are in correct order?

a)

Constitutional Convention --> George Washington becomes President --> Shays' Rebellion --> Yorktown

b)

Yorktown --> Shays' Rebellion --> Constitutional Convention --> George Washington becomes President

c)

Shays' Rebellion --> George Washington becomes President --> Yorktown --> Constitutional Convention

d)

George Washington becomes President --> Constitutional Convention --> Yorktown --> Shays' Rebellion

13.

Virginia Plan - ? - New Jersey Plan

a)

Missouri Compromise

b)

Separation of Powers

c)

Democracy

d)

Great Compromise

14.

-Excessive Bail

-Excessive fines

-Cruel & unusual punishment

Which document that was influenced by the English Bill of Rights protects against those listed above?

a)

The Declaration of Independence

b)

Mayflower Compact

c)

The Bill of Rights

d)

Articles of Confederation

15.

What reason would an Anti-Federalist use to oppose approving the new Constitution?

a)

A strong national government is the only way to provide protection for Americans

b)

The American Revolution was fought to stop a tyrannical government

c)

If there is no strong national government, the U.S. would become fragmented

d)

Individual rights can be safeguarded by a strong national government

16.

What happened after the Great Compromise?

a)

It gave money to an Electoral College

b)

It setup a process for amending the Constitution

c)

It created a bicameral legislature

d)

Creation of the Judicial Branch

17.

The one thing that was kept from the Articles of Confederation was the Northwest Ordinance which was-

a)

a process to purchase territory from foreign countries

b)

a line that created no slavery in the West

c)

a process for military takeovers in other countries

d)

a process to admit new states to the U.S.

18.

-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?

a)

10th

b)

4th

c)

2nd

d)

6th

19.

Which was a grievance listed in the Declaration of Independence?

a)

Colonists being required to serve in the colony's militia

b)

Colonists couldn't promote in the British Army

c)

Anyone born in the colonies weren't allowed to hold political office

d)

Colonists had to house and feed British troops in their homes

20.

What was the purpose of creating the Articles of Confederation at the Second Continental Congress?

a)

create a list of rights held by all Americans

b)

explain grievances against King George III

c)

avoid alliances with European countries

d)

create a government separate from England

21.

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?

a)

Checks & Balances

b)

Individual Rights

c)

Republicanism

d)

Popular Sovereignty

22.

The 4th, 5th and 6th amendments help protect rights of-

a)

owners of businesses

b)

officers in the military

c)

politicians

d)

those accused of crimes

23.

Eighth Amendment

-Large bail amounts cannot be required

-Large fine amounts cannot be imposed on those accused of crimes

-?

Which completes the list?

a)

Someone accused of a crime can't be denied a public and speedy trial

b)

Warrants can't be sent without probable cause

c)

People can't be forced to be a witness against themselves

d)

Cruel & unusual punishment is unconstitutional

24.

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?

a)

American's rights would be protected by creating both a state and federal level of government

b)

The amendment process would help states to cancel a federal law

c)

Giving more power to the central government would help states in times of emergencies

d)

Stating that the federal government is over the states would give the U.S. more stability

25.

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?

a)

Due Process

b)

Federalism

c)

Social contract

d)

Bicameral Legislature