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AOC REVIEW GAME

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 44mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How did the U.S. Constitution solve a problem created by the Articles of Confederation?

a)

It avoided the issue of states’ rights

b)

It allowed the states to elect representatives

c)

It prevented the amendment of federal laws

d)

It enabled the federal government to collect taxes

2.

Which of the following weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation led to the government not having any money to pay their debts?

a)

There was no national court system.

b)

Congress was not allowed to collect taxes

c)

There was no single leader or group directed by government

d)

Congress had no power to enforce its laws

3.

Why was it difficult to make changes to the Articles of Confederation?

a)

The British government would not allow it

b)

It did not allow Congress to regulate trade

c)

Any changes needed the approval of all 13 states

d)

Congress had no power to collect taxes

4.

The main weakness of the Articles of Confederation that lead to the struggles of many merchants was the:

a)

Inability to regulate trade

b)

The lack of a strong central government

c)

The inability of the central government to tax

d)

The general disorganization of the government

5.

Which of the following did Congress not have the power to do under the Articles of Confederation?

a)

Pass laws

b)

Hold Fundraisers

c)

Ignore debts

d)

Enforce laws

6.

Which of the following events lead to a decision by the colonies to meet and revise the Articles of Confederation?

a)

The Boston Tea Party

b)

Shay’s Rebellion

c)

The Revolutionary War

d)

The Civil War

7.

The uprising of Massachusetts farmers who did not want to lose their farms to pay for heavy state taxes after the American Revolution was known as

a)

Shays Rebellion

b)

The Boston Tea Party

c)

The Civil Rights Movement

d)

The Constitutional Convention

8.

Ultimately, the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation lead to the adoption of:

a)

The Treaty of Paris

b)

The Affordable Care Act

c)

The U.S. Constitution

d)

The Declaration of Independence

9.

The meetings of state delegates in 1787 which lead to the writing of the U.S. Constitution was known as the:

a)

Republican Party

b)

Constitutional Convention

c)

Democratic Party

d)

Senate

10.

Which weakness of the Articles of Confederation led to Shay’s Rebellion?

a)

The national government lacked the power to regulate trade.

b)

That national government lacked a national court system.

c)

The national government lacked central leadership.

d)

The national government lacked the power to tax.

11.

What constitutional right does this image symbolize?

a)

A. speedy trial

b)

A. trial by peers

c)

A. legal representation

d)

A. peaceable assembly

12.

Which statement supports the Anti-Federalists in the struggle over ratification of the U.S. Constitution?

a)

The Constitution should limit state government

b)

The Constitution should protect fundamental rights

c)

The Constitution should create a strong national government

d)

The Constitution should prevent the election of amateur politicians

13.

Which statement best reflects the views of an Anti-Federalist?

a)

“I demand a new constitution”

b)

“I support ratification”

c)

“I fear a strong government”

d)

“I oppose a bill of rights”

14.

The diagram below describes a cause that led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence... Which action completes the diagram?

a)

Colonial agricultural trade increases

b)

Colonial religious devotion increases

c)

Colonial demand for political change increases

d)

Colonial demand for military assistance increases

15.

The freedom of people to possess life, liberty and property is referred to as:

a)

Separation of Powers

b)

Direct Democracy

c)

Checks and Balances

d)

Natural Rights

16.

The split of authority among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches to ensure that no one branch has too much power in government is known as:

a)

Checks and Balances

b)

Separation of Powers

c)

Democracy

d)

Tyranny

17.

Thomas Paine wrote a pamphlet entitled _______ ________ which called for colonists to rebel against the British King’s “violent abuse of power”.

a)

Magna Carta

b)

English Bill of Rights

c)

Common Sense

d)

Social Contract

18.

What were colonists protesting when they dumped 342 chests of tea into the Boston Harbor during the Boston Tea Party?

a)

Over-taxation

b)

Under-taxation

c)

Police Brutality

d)

Slavery

19.

John Locke wrote that all people were born with certain God-given rights, among them being the freedom of life, liberty, and property. These rights were known as:

a)

The law of the land

b)

The rule of law

c)

The Mayflower Compact

d)

Natural Rights

20.

The Magna Carta is important because it established the principle of _______________.

a)

Rule of Law

b)

Limited Government

c)

Representative Democracy

d)

Direct Democracy

21.

The passage below is from a historical document:


Art. II. Each state retains its sovereignty, freedom, and independence, and every power, jurisdiction, and right, which is not by this confederation expressly delegated to the United States, in Congress assembled.


How does the U.S. Constitution address concerns that resulted from the government described in this passage?

a)

A The new government could enforce treaties between the states.

b)

B The new government could settle disputes between the states.

c)

C The new government could regulate trade between the states.

d)

D The new government could levy taxes between the states.

22.

What was the Anti-Federalists’ greatest concern about ratifying the U.S. Constitution?

a)

A The lack of a federal court system.

b)

B The lack of legislative veto power.

c)

C The lack of a strong military.

d)

D The lack of a bill of rights.