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WorksheetsUnit 2 Test - Creating a New Government
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 3hrs 40mins
Why did the Articles of Confederation not work?
It was too much like King George's monarchy.
It gave the central government too much power.
It made the central government too weak.
It allowed too much immigration from France.
How many branches of government were there under the Articles of Confederation?
one
two
three
four
Who had the MOST power under the Articles of Confederation?
states
national government
King George
Federalists
Which branch of government existed under the Articles of Confederation?
judicial branch
executive branch
legislative branch
confederate branch
What was the cause of Shays' Rebellion?
farmers were angry about being jailed and losing their farms when they couldn't pay debts and taxes
Federalists were angry with Anti-Federalists about the Constitution
farmers felt they should have to pay more taxes
states wanted a stronger court system
Which weakness of the Articles of Confederation was pointed out by Shays' Rebellion?
no power to tax
no federal trade laws
no national army
no power to change the Articles of Confederation
Which of the following BEST describes the effects of Shays' Rebellion?
It forced the British troops out of the United States.
It encouraged American Indians to attack American settlements.
It ensured that a bill of rights was included in the Constitution.
It prompted state leaders to fix the Articles of Confederation.
Who was voted to be president of the Constitutional Convention?
George Washington
James Madison
John Hancock
Benjamin Franklin
Who was the oldest delegate at the Constitutional Convention?
George Washington
James Madison
John Hancock
Benjamin Franklin
Who became known as "father of the Constitution"?
George Washington
James Madison
John Hancock
Benjamin Franklin
Which compromise settled the debate about representation between the small states and large states?
Three-Fifths Compromise
Representation Compromise
Great Compromise
New Jersey Compromise
Which compromise settled the debate about representation between the southern states and the northern states?
Three-Fifths Compromise
The Great Compromise
Slavery Compromise
Mississippi Compromise
Which compromise was related to the issue of slavery?
Slavery Compromise
Three-Fifths Compromise
Great Compromise
1/2 Compromise
How was the New Jersey Plan reflected in the Great Compromise?
representation in the House of Representatives is based on population
a bicameral legislature
two senators from each state
more power to large states
How is the Virginia Plan reflected in the Great Compromise?
unicameral Congress
no Senate
states represented by population in House of Representatives
2 senators from each state
Why were they afraid to have a strong central government?
feared that state would not last without more power
feared states wouldn't have enough tax money
feared a tyranny like under King George III
feared they would have to return to Great Britain
Which group was happy with the Constitution as it was written?
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Constitutionalists
Patriots
Which group demanded a bill of rights before ratifying the Constitution?
Federalists
Loyalists
Patriots
Anti-Federalists
What is the Bill of Rights?
introduction to the Constitution
first ten amendments to the Constitution
our first written plan of government
a compromise about the issue of representation
Who wrote the Bill of Rights?
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
James Madison
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
2
5
10
13
Which of these rights is NOT guaranteed in the First Amendment?
the right to express your opinion
right to a speedy trial
right to ask for changes in the government
right to attend church anywhere you want
How many rights are guaranteed in the First Amendment?
1
2
5
10
What does the Preamble do?
expresses the purposes of the United States government
explains why slaves should be free
lists the rights that all citizens have
makes sure that no branch of government is more powerful than the others
Which branch of government is headed by the President of the United States?
judicial
executive
legislative
Which branch of government is headed by the Supreme Court?
legislative
judicial
executive
Which branch of government is headed by Congress?
legislative
executive
judicial
What are the two houses (parts) of Congress?
Senate and Supreme Court
President and his cabinet
Senate and House of Representatives
House of Representatives and Congress
Which branch of government writes (makes) the laws?
judicial
executive
legislative
Which branch of government interprets (determines meanings) of laws?
judicial
executive
legislative
Which branch of government enforces laws or makes sure the laws are followed?
judicial
executive
legislative
What keeps any one branch of government from having greater power than the others?
the preamble
bill of rights
checks and balances
Articles of Confederation
