WorksheetsCh7, From Confederation to Constitution
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
What was a serious limitation of the Articles of Confederation?
It gave the federal government too much power
They failed to create a strong national government.
It was only for the state of Virginia
It taxed the people too much
What is the principle (idea) that would allow national and state government to share governing power called?
federalism
communism
democracy
socialism
What describes the principle (idea) of separation of powers?
Giving the Executive branch all the power
Giving the Legislative branch all the power
Giving the Judicial Branch all the power
Creating a federal government with three branches
What is the main characteristic (part) of a republican government?
Citizens elect officials to represent them.
Citizens vote directly for presidential candidates.
Citizens do not have the right to vote.
None of the above
At the Constitutional Convention, why did southern states want enslaved people counted as members of a state's population?
It would give northern states less representatives in Congress and more electoral votes.
It would give northern states more representatives in Congress and more electoral votes.
It would give southern states less representatives
It would give southern states more representatives in Congress and more electoral votes.
What group of Americans initially opposed the ratification of the Constitution?
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Patriots
Loyalists
Who came up with the Great Compromise?
George Washington
Jessie James
Ben Franklin
Roger Sherman
What system did the Framers agree upon for presidential elections?
Seperation of Powers
Checks and Balances
The Electoral College
System of the Down
What agreement between northern and southern delegates decided how slaves would be counted for representation in Congress?
The Great Compromise
New Jersey Plan
Three-Fifths Compromise
Virginia Plan
What does dual sovereignty mean?
That all conflicts should be resolved in a dual
The states have certain powers that the national government could not overrule.
That the national government does not have to respect states rights
That the state governments do not have to respect federal law
What branch of government makes the law?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
All of the above
What branch of government enforces the law?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
All of the above
What branch of government interprets the law?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
All of the above
Who was the main author of the Constitution?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Ben Franklin
James Madison
Why did the federalists believe that a bill of rights was not necessary?
Many state constitutions already included a bill of rights.
Because individual rights were not important to Federalists
Because Anti-Federalists wanted it.
None of the above
What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?
Articles of Confederation
Articles of Rights
Bill of Rights
Bill of Privileges
What constitutional amendments protects the freedom of religion and speech?
1st Amendment
2nd Amendment
5th Amendment
10th Amendment
What constitutional amendment allows an accused person not to testify against themselves in a court of law?
1st Amendment
2nd Amendment
5th Amendment
10th Amendment
What constitutional amendment allows Americans to keep and bear arms (guns)?
1st Amendment
2nd Amendment
5th Amendment
10th Amendment
What constitutional amendment allows "power to the states" to make laws for their individual states?
1st Amendment
2nd Amendment
5th Amendment
10th Amendment
What does ratifying (approving) an amendment to the Constitution require?
All states to ratify
Approval by three-fourths of state legislatures
The Executive Branch approval
The Judicial Branch approval
