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WorksheetsPIG - Chapter 3
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 50mins
The first form of government for the United States was
The Constitution
The Preamble
The Articles of Confederation
The Declaration of Independence
What was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
Congress could create a postal service.
Congress could maintain an army and a navy.
Congress could make treaties.
Congress could not tax it's citizens.
This stated that there would be two houses in Congress. The House of Representatives would be based on a state's population. The Senate would give each state two representatives.
The Virginia Plan
The New Jersey Plan
The Great Compromise
The Three-Fifths Compromise
The Three-Fifths Compromise stated that:
Each state would have the same number of representatives.
That the House of Representatives would be based on a state's population.
five slaves counted as three people towards your population.
The Senate would have two representatives from each state.
The major conflict at the Constitutional Convention was
slavery
taxes
representation
The main cause for many of the rules in the Articles of Confederation was that the delegates at the Continental Congress...
did not want to give the states too much power because they'd proven they were willing to rebel against a government.
wanted to create a government that was identical to England's government.
were concerned about giving the central government too much power because the King had used his power unfairly.
wanted to unify the states together, which included creating one army and one type of currency.
Who was the president under the articles?
George Washington
Each governor voted on a president
The most senior Senator
There wasn't one
Why was the central government weak under the Articles of Confederation?
People did not know what a strong government looked like
People were afraid the king would start another war
People had just fought a war for independence from a powerful government
People wanted the states to be rigid with central control
Under the Articles of Confederation, the government could
sign treaties and create taxes
declare war and create taxes
sign treaties and declare war
none of the above
Choose all the things that the U.S. government could not do under the Articles of Confederation
make laws
establish a national navy
make people obey the laws
regulate trade
This law allowed Congress to divide the Northwest Territory into 3 to 5 separate territories. Also, it established governments for each territory
Democracy
Democratic Ideals
Northwest Territory
Northwest Ordinance
Why was it difficult to change or amend any existing law in the United States under the Articles?
All 13 states had to agree to change something
Most states loved all the laws in place
The central government had the total authority to change laws, not the states.
10 of the 13 states had to agree to change a law.
Which weakness in the Articles led to all the financial troubles in the United States?
No executive branch
No judicial branch
No ability to tax or regulate trade
States constantly disagreeing.
In the Northwest Territory, what was not allowed? However, it was allowed in the original 13 states.
farming
house building
slavery
Native Americans
Which two things did the Great Compromise create?
Two Houses in Congress, one equal and one based on population
One house system, equal representation
Two House system all proportional represenation
Two House system, all equal representation
In the Virginia Plan representation in Congress was based on population. Which states favored this plan?
Small States
Large States
Southern States
Northern States
In the New Jersey Plan, states received equal representation in Congress. Which states favored this plan?
Small States
Large States
Northern States
Southern States
Which of the following statements best describes the Federalists?
The Federalists remained loyal to Great Britain during the Revolutionary War.
The Federalists led the fight to buy the Louisiana Purchase from France.
The Federalists supported the new Constitution because they wanted a strong national government.
The Federalists opposed the new Constitution because they opposed a strong national government.
Which of the following arguments would authors of the Federalist papers most likely have agreed with?
A bill of rights should be included in the Constitution before it is ratified
Having a strong central government will make the country more stable and prosperous.
The 3/5 Compromise will result in fair and equal representation.
Universal suffrage should be constitutional guaranteed.
What is the first paragraph of the Constitution called?
Bill of Rights
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
The Preamble
Why are the first three words of the Preamble, "We the People" important?
It illustrates how the people have no voice in government
It illustrates how the purpose of the government is to serve the president
It illustrates how the purpose of the government is to serve the people
It illustrates how the King is in charge of the government
Which of the following phrases from the Preamble is best described by saying: "We should have a military to protect us!"
common defense
perfect union
domestic tranquility
liberty
Which of the following phrases from the Preamble is best described by saying: "Everyone deserves to be treated fairly!"
domestic tranquility
establish justice
common defense
perfect union
The purpose of the Constitution is to ___________.
define government and show us how we can work together to create a good government
tell us what to do in our everyday life
make George Washington our first President
give fifty-five men a job to do that might help us one day
Who was the leader of the "Constitutional Convention"?
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
doctors and lawyers
A system that divided power between national and state government
checks and balances
democracy
federalism
constitutional monarchy
System in which each branch limits the power of the other branches of government
checks and balances
nationalism
federalism
patriotism
Power is divided among the 3 branches of government
federalism
popular sovereignty
pluralism
separation of powers
How many amendments have been added over time?
10
27
30
50
Congress overrides a President's veto?
Congress creates lower federal courts?
Congress impeaches a judge?
Congress creates lower federal courts?
Congress refuses to approve presidential appointments?
Congress refuses to approve presidential treaties?
the Supreme Court declares an presidential act unconstitutional?
What was the purpose of the Supremacy Clause?
National laws take priority over state laws
State Laws are above National Laws
To be supreme in every single way.
The national and state laws serve no purpose.
Which clause of the U.S. Constitution did the Supreme Court interpret in McCulloch v. Maryland as allowing Congress to create a national bank?
Commerce
Necessary and Proper
Due Process
Equal Protection
What are the two types of federal powers derived from Article I, section 8 of the U.S. Constitution?
Enumerated; implied
Enumerated; suggested
Disguised; explicit
Suggested; explicit
According to Article VI of the U.S. Constitution, in conflicts between federal and state law federal law is ___________.
illustrative
dissuasive
secondary
supreme
Which clause in the Constitution ensures that judicial decrees and contracts made in one state will be binding and enforceable in another?
Commerce
Full Faith and Credit
Due Process
Equal Protection
Which of the following is an implied power of the federal government?
Admitting new states
Establishing a national bank
Declaring war
Establishing federal courts
In the Federal System of the United States government, the National Government has the power to:
Regulate Interstate Commerce
Elections
Coin Money
Declare War
Create and Fund an Army and a Navy
In the Constitution, the implied powers of Congress come from the
Elastic Clause or Necessary and Proper Clause
Supremacy Clause
Relative Clause
Due Process Clause
The power to tax is a(n)
implied power
concurrent power
reserved power
delegated power
These powers are not given to the Federal government, so they belong to the States.
implied powers
delegated powers
reserved powers
concurrent powers
Powers belonging only to the federal government such as: coining money, regulating interstate and foreign trade, maintaining armed forces, and creating federal courts.
Concurrent Powers
Reserved Powers
Implied Powers
Enumerated Powers
Those not listed in the Constitution but necessary for the government to do its job
Concurrent Powers
Enumerated Powers
Implied Powers
Reserved Powers
Powers the states and federal government share: right to raise taxes, borrow money, provide for public welfare, and administer criminal justice
Implied Powers
Concurrent Powers
Enumerated Powers
Reserved Powers
