WorksheetsUnit 2 Vocabulary Quiz
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 20mins
Opposed the ratification of the Constitution
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Wanted the ratification of the Constitution
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Believed in strong state governments
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Believed in a strong national government
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Which party would believe this statement: "A strong central government would become just like a king, taking away people's individual rights"
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Which party would believe this statement: "A strong central government is essential to the survival of our nation"
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Print money
Federal Power
State Power
(Concurrent) Shared Power
Create an army and a navy
Federal Power
State Power
(Concurrent) Shared Power
Declare war
Federal Power
State Power
(Concurrent) Shared Power
Make treaties and deals with foreign countries
Federal Power
State Power
(Concurrent) Shared Power
The division of power between a central government and state government is called
The United States
The Supremacy Clause
The Necessary and Proper Clause
Federalism
The central government of the United States is called the
Federal Government
Executive Branch
Constitution
Congress
What are the first 10 amendments known as?
Preamble
Articles
Bill of Rights
Amended Articles of Confederation
Federalism is a form of government where
Power is shared
Power is shared between state and central government
Power is not decentralized
There could be a third level of government
The General Assembly may pass a bill but the Governor may veto it. This is an example of?
Checks and Balances
Speration of Powers
Popular Vote
The concept that describes the division of the basic powers and responsibilities of government between three distinct and independent branches is called...
Checks and Balances
Separation of Powers
Popular Vote
Term for when a legislative branch has one body or section
Ratify
Unicameral
Bicameral
Amendment
Term for when a legislative branch has two bodies or sections
Ratify
Unicameral
Bicameral
Amendment
The Articles of Confederation created a __________ national government.
Weak
Strong
Both Strong and Weak
Neither Strong nor Weak
Why was the first U.S. government so weak?
King George III was still in charge of the USA
Americans were afraid to give their new government too much power
The American army did not with their independence from Great Britain and King George III
Which of the following is an example of a weakness in the Articles of Confederation?
Congress couldn't collect taxes
Weak national government
Provided no common currency/money for all 13 states
All of the above
Which branch of government existed when the Articles of Confederation was created?
Legislative (Congress)
Judicial (Supreme Court)
Executive (President)
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
Which of the following were compromises in the Constitutional Convention (choose all that apply)
3/5 Compromise
Commerce Clause
Great Compromise
Missouri Compromise
Compromise of 1850
This document sets out the laws and principles of a government
Constitution
Bill
Article
Instructional booklet
This was the first constitution of the United States
The Constitution
The Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation
How did the Constitutional Convention delegates resolve the issue of Southern representation in Congress?
The Electoral College would select the President and Vice-President
The Legislative Branch was organized into two separate branches
All free persons should be counted for representations as well as three-fifths of all other persons
The Senate and House of Representatives were given special powers
_________ _________ established that the power to regulate foreign and interstate (between states) commerce would be a Congressional power.
Great Compromise
3/5 Compromise
Commerce Clause
Santa Clause
