WorksheetsUnit 6 - Founding the Nation
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 16mins
Why did the founding fathers include the 10th amendment (reserved powers) in the Bill of Rights?
they wanted the national government to grow stronger
they were worried the national government would become too strong
they wanted to limit states' powers
they wanted to limit individual rights
Shays Rebellion showed the government that
former military officers were dangerous to the country
the government was too weak
the Articles of Confederation did not work and taxes needed to be increased
people did not want to support the new country
The legislative branch of the government is responsible for
reviewing laws
writing laws and collecting taxes
appointing judges and vetoing laws
judicial review
What are checks and balances?
It makes sure that no one branch becomes too powerful because one branch is able to stop another branch
It is dividing powers among different branches of government
It is dividing powers among different levels of government
It is when the national and state governments share powers
Which of the following are concurrent powers shared by the state and federal governments?
Make treaties, declare war, and control interstate trade
Create public schools, run elections, and control intrastate trade
Coin money, run the postal service, and create traffic laws
Collect taxes, enforce laws, and set up courts
What is the difference between Federalists and Anti-Federalists?
Federalists wanted to ratify the Constitution, while Anti-Federalists wanted a new constitution
Anti-Federalists wanted to ratify the Constitution, while Federalists wanted a new constitution.
Federalists wanted to ratify the Constitution without a Bill of Rights, while Anti-Federalists refused to ratify the Constitution without a Bill of Rights.
Anti-Federalists wanted to ratify the Constitution without a Bill of Rights, while Federalists refused to ratify the Constitution without a Bill of Rights.
How can the Constitution be amended?
Through a 2 step process involving the states and/or the Federal Congress
A nationwide vote
Citizens petition the government, the legislature creates the amendment and the President signs it
The Supreme Court declares a law unconstitutional and creates an amendment to correct the law
Which of the following is not a citizens 1st amendment right?
Freedom of religion
Freedom of speech
Freedom to have a trial by jury
Freedom of assembly
Which of the following is the head of the Judicial Branch?
The Supreme Court
The President
The Congress
The Governor
Who is the head of the Executive Branch?
The Supreme Court
The President
The Congress
The Governor
What 2 houses make up Congress in the Legislative Branch?
Supreme Court, Circuit court
Senate, The President
Senate, House of Representatives
House of Representatives, Supreme Court
A careful discussion
amendment
debate
guarantee
submit
fundamental
Basic
amendment
debate
guarantee
submit
fundamental
To offer for approval
amendment
debate
guarantee
submit
fundamental
A change or addition to the Constitution
amendment
debate
guarantee
submit
fundamental
to promise
amendment
debate
guarantee
submit
fundamental
Members of the news media
Press
Due process
Jury
Responsibility
Civic
Something that people must do because it is their job or duty
Press
Due process
Jury
Responsibility
Civic
The government must follow the rules established by law
Press
Due process
Jury
Responsibility
Civic
Relating to the duties of people to their town, state, or country.
Press
Due process
Jury
Responsibility
Civic
A group of citizens who decide a court case
Press
Due process
Jury
Responsibility
Civic
Politics is the process of choosing government leaders and running the government
True
False
Constitution
a plan for government
A group of separate governments that agree to help one another
A well-thought out decision
A person who represents others at an important meeting
To approve or adopt a law
Ratify
a plan for government
A group of separate governments that agree to help one another
A well-thought out decision
A person who represents others at an important meeting
To approve or adopt a law
Delegate
a plan for government
A group of separate governments that agree to help one another
A well-thought out decision
A person who represents others at an important meeting
To approve or adopt a law
Confederation
a plan for government
A group of separate governments that agree to help one another
A well-thought out decision
A person who represents others at an important meeting
To approve or adopt a law
Conclusion
a plan for government
A group of separate governments that agree to help one another
A well-thought out decision
A person who represents others at an important meeting
To approve or adopt a law
Veto
To win over with words
To reject a bill
To put an official on trial for wrong-doing
To ask for a case to be heard again
A system of government that share powers between the national government and states
Impeach
To win over with words
To reject a bill
To put an official on trial for wrong-doing
To ask for a case to be heard again
A system of government that share powers between the national government and states
Persuade
To win over with words
To reject a bill
To put an official on trial for wrong-doing
To ask for a case to be heard again
A system of government that share powers between the national government and states
Federalism
To win over with words
To reject a bill
To put an official on trial for wrong-doing
To ask for a case to be heard again
A system of government that share powers between the national government and states
appeal
To win over with words
To reject a bill
To put an official on trial for wrong-doing
To ask for a case to be heard again
A system of government that share powers between the national government and states
