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Writing the Constitution Review

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The "Three-fifths Compromise" was included in the U.S. Constitution in order to resolve a conflict over the-

a)

number of votes needed to approve a treaty in the Senate

b)

number of states needed to ratify a proposed amendment

c)

reimbursement of plantation owners for runaway slaves

d)

counting of enslaved persons for purposes of taxation and representation

2.

The Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan were both options brought forward during ...

a)

Direct democracy

b)

great compromise

c)

checks and balances

d)

Missouri compromise

3.

_______________out of the thirteen states were needed to ratify the Articles of confederation.

a)

13

b)

9

c)

8

d)

None

4.

People who argued against the ratification of the Constitution because it weakened states' rights

a)

Anti-Federalists

b)

Democratic-Republicans

c)

Federalists

d)

Whigs

5.

Federalists wanted…

a)

Weaker Government

b)

Government ruled by the states

c)

Stronger Government

d)

To separate from the United States

6.

The Federalist papers believe that

a)

Due process what the main reason for the federalist papers

b)

Having a stronger central government could make the country more stable.

c)

It increased the political influence on the South

d)

Limit the authority of the government.

7.

How did the ⅗ compromise benefit the Southern States select all that apply

a)

It Increased political influence on the South

b)

It allowed unlawful seizures

c)

Slave portion counted for legislative representation

d)

It decreased the federal taxes in the south.

8.

What was the purpose of the Mayflower Compact?

a)

Allowed the Pilgrims to govern the King

b)

Self - government

c)

Allowed taxation without representation

d)

Supplied England with Mercantilism

9.

This amendment states “No Unlawful searches and Seizures”

a)

1st Amendment

b)

2nd Amendment

c)

4th Amendment

d)

6th Amendment

10.

The 10th amendment …

a)

Allows equal representation

b)

No unlawful searches and seizures

c)

Limits the power of government

d)

No quartering of soldier

11.

Who has the power in “Popular Sovereignty”?

a)

The president

b)

The government

c)

The people

d)

The rich

12.

The U.S. Constitution includes both the concept of separation of powers and the concept of checks and balances. The inclusion of these two concepts addressed the Anti-Federalists' opposition to the ratification of the Constitution by-

a)

establishing a strong executive branch

b)

responding to the demand for a bill of rights

c)

limiting the power of any one branch of government

d)

increasing the powers reserved for the individuals states

13.

The purpose of the amending process in the U.S. constitution was to-

a)

allow the Constitution to adjust for changing times.

b)

balance power between the state and the national governments

c)

prevent any one branch of the government from becoming too powerful

d)

protect the liberties of individuals from the abuses of government power.

14.

Which guarantees freedom of the press, freedom of speech, and freedom of religion to individuals in the United States?

a)

The Treaty of Paris of 1783

b)

The Articles of Confederation

c)

First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

d)

The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

15.

No cruel or unusual punishment is

a)

Amendment one

b)

Amendment two

c)

Amendment four

d)

Amendment eight

16.

According to the principle of federalism,

a)

A monarch serves as the head of the government

b)

Voters choose representatives to carry out their will

c)

Power is shared between the federal government and the states

d)

Citizens have the right to join any religion

17.

What amendment is an example of federalism?

a)

First Amendment

b)

Tenth Amendment

c)

Ninth Amendment

d)

Seventh Amendment

18.

Which document was an example of due process?

a)

Magna Carta

b)

English Bill of Rights

c)

US Bill of Rights

d)

Articles of Confederation