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WorksheetsConstitution Unit Review
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which document, that was written by Thomas Jefferson, was adopted after a Continental Congress and in July?
Articles of Confederation
Bill of Rights
Treaty of Paris
Declaration of Independence
In 1787 the US was having difficulty managing tax collection had difficult times ending rebellions in Massachusetts, events like this contributed to...
Signing the Treaty of Paris
repealing the Intolerable Acts
declaring an embargo on imported goods
restructuring the federal goverment
The Articles of Confederation:
No power for the federal government to tax
No common currency
No executive or judicial branch
What were the goals of the writers of the Articles of Confederation?
They did not want a judicial system like Great Britian's
They feared the power of a strong central government
They weren't too sure about democracy
They did not think that state governments could do a good job
Why did the southern states accept the Three-Fifths Compromise?
It increased the political influence of the South
Indentured servants could now become citizens
Lowered the federal property tax
The South could expand its industry
Virginia Plan + _____________________+ New Jersey Plan
Fill in the Blank
Direct Democracy
Great Compromise
Checks and Balances
Missouri Compromise
In the Federalist Papers, they wrote about how Federalism works. Why is the concept of Federalism an assurance to people who opposed ratification of the Constitution?
The amendment process would allow states to nullify federal law
A stronger federal government is more stable
The rights of citizens are better protected by both state and federal governments
A strong central government can help more in times of crisis.
Which is in favor of Ratification of the Constitution?
A strong central government will provide order and stability
We have just left one tyrant; we need to avoid an American one
The strength of the Union lies in the independence of the states
We were lead to war by a minorty
Which point sounds like a Federalist?
The existing national government lacks the ability to add new states to the Union.
The states are loosing the ability to raise revenue
The existing national government lacks the power to perform essential functions
The states are unable to protect the rights of the people
Citizens of the US have to right to be treated fairly, even when arrested, what is this idea called?
Federalis
Due process
A bicameral legislature
The social contract
Which US document protects against injustices like excessive bail or fines?
The Constitution
The Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation
The Mayflower Compact
Why was it difficult for congress to fulfill its duties under the Articles of Confederation?
Any Congressional action required executive approval
Congress lacked the power to declare war
Most congressional decisions required the approval of at least nine states.
Congress lacked the power to regulate foreign trade
The Articles of Confederation allowed each state only one vote in Congress. Which question reflects a major concern states had about this arrangment?
Should states attempt to resolve conflicting claims to territory?
Should states change their procedure for selecting representatives?
Should unanimous state approval for national laws be required?
Should more populous states receive greater representation?
What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?
to encourage citizens to monitor the federal government
to prevent conflicts between state and local governments
to limit the authority of the federal government
to increase the participation of citizens in state government
Which excerpt best illustrates the principal of popular sovereignty?
"Each house shall be the Judge of the Elections, Returns and Qualifications of its own Members..."
"The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several States..."
"The Senate shall chuse their other Officers, and also a President pro tempore..."
"The Times, Place and Manner of holding Elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof."
The President has the power to make treaties with the consent of Congress. What constitutional principal does this represent?
Federalsim
Checks and Balances
Popular Soverignty
Individual Rights
Which answer best represents the correct way to amend the Constitution?
three-fourths vote
three fourths ratification of voters
two-thirds vote
three fourths ratification of electoral college
three-fourths vote
three fourths ratification of Supreme Court
two-thirds vote
three fourths ratification of state legislatures
The Constitution describes two ways to propose an amendment. Which is an example?
The president officially requests that Congress propose the amendment.
Three-fourths of state governors sign a petition in favor of proposing the amendment
a majority of citizens vote in favor of proposing the amendment
Two-thirds of both congressional houses vote in favor of proposing the amendment
The idea that a Bill of Rights is unnecessary would be with what group?
Minutemen
Loyalists
Federalists
Patriots
Which argument would a Federalist make to support ratification of the Constitution
The Constitution will enable states to fully nullify laws that are harmful to citizens
A strong federal government will be more stable than a loose confederation of states.
The Constitution will allow states to establish banks to stabilize the national economy.
A republican system of government will better represents large states.
An argument of George Mason is
against increased power for the national government
for the dissolution of state governments
against the passage of a bill of rights
for the creation of a strong executive branch
Jefferson wrote that judges have the power of decision making. What is this power called?
Full faith and credit
Popular soverignty
Federalism
Judicial Review
Which is true about the 8th amendment?
People cannot be forced to be a witness against themselves
Cruel and unusual punishment cannot be inflicted
Warrants cannot be issued unless probable cause is established
A defendant cannot be denied a speedy and public trial
Which amendment provided for unusual searches and seizures and search warrants?
First
Fourth
Fifth
Tenth
Which group would prepare to be impartial?
voters in elections
jury duty
paying income taxes
military service
File an application
Be interviewed
Take language and civics tests
Take oath of Allegiance
Steps to become a
registered voter
member of the Armed Forces
candidate for election
naturalized US Citizen
