WorksheetsAP Government - CH 2
Total questions: 62
Worksheet time: 41mins
Allows Congress to make any laws that they need to for carrying out their other powers
Establishment Clause
Privileges and Immunities Clause
Supremacy Clause
Necessary and Proper Clause
Gives the Constitution precedent over state laws and state constitutions
Establishment Clause
Privileges and Immunities Clause
Supremacy Clause
Necessary and Proper Clause
Gives Congress the power to regulate all business activities that cross state lines or affect more than one state or other nations
Establishment Clause
Commerce Clause
Supremacy Clause
Necessary and Proper Clause
The Mayflower Compact was written ___________.
to establish an orderly community
to create a strict dictatorship
to reinforce the laws of England
to guarantee universal religious tolerance
Why does it mean to have a federal system of government?
it means that our government is a monarchy and king is in charge
it means the federal government has some powers, the state governments have some powers and they have some powers they share
it means that the states are in control in our country
it means that the church runs our government
"Liberty is to faction what air is to fire", James Madison wrote.
True
False
Federalist No. 51 argues for the following principles of government in order to limit the power of government?
Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances
Elitism and Pluralism
Hyperpluralism and Federalism
Federalism and Elitism
According to Federalist #51, why is it necessary to put limits on the power of government?
For effective policy implementation
To protect the states
Human nature requires it
To protect minority rights
What is Judicial Review?
The courts can review laws and declare them unconstitutional
Judges have a review system for some court cases
The courts have the ability to reverse a decision
People who supported the Constitution and favored a stronger national government were called:
Radicals
Activists
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Which group believed that the Constitution gave the national (central) government too much power and states too little power?
Radicals
Advocates
Anti-Federalists
Federalists
A list of the colonists' complaints.
Preamble
Natural Rights
Grievances
Resolution of Independence
Which complaint against King George III is stated in the Declaration of Independence?
He had quartered troops among the colonists
He had forced the colonists to accept the practice of slavery
He had required the colonists to trade with French merchants
He had failed to defend the colonists in the French and Indian War
Which quote from Declaration of Independence reflects the colonial complaint about no taxation w/o representation?
"For cutting off our trade with all parts of the world"
"for imposing taxes on us without our consent"
"for depriving us of trial by jury"
"for quartering large bodies of armed troops among us"
After French & Indian War, the English gained control of land b/t Appalachian Mts & Mississippi River. In 1763 the Royal Proclamation said "colonist could not move west of the mountains". This was done to keep down trouble b/t British & Native Americans. How did this Proclamation impact colonial opinion towards the King?
colonists argued Native Americans would not respect the Proclamation
colonists agreed w/King that Native Americans land should be respected
colonist disagreed with expanding their lands after the French & Indian War
colonists were upset that the king would restrict their westward expansion
The Constitution sets up a two house legislature, with a Senate and a House of Representatives. The Latin word for this is _______________.
bicameral
unicameral
quid pro quo
democracy
A voluntary agreement among individuals to secure their rights and welfare by creating a government and abiding by its rules.
Capitalism
Democracy
Social Contract
Business Agreement
This act lowered the tax on molasses in order to stop colonial smuggling.
The Townshend Acts
The Sugar Act
The Coercive Acts
The Proclamation of 1763
This act allowed England to make all decisions for the colonists and tax anything they wanted.
The Declaratory Act
The Townshend Acts
The Sugar Act
The Stamp Act
This act allowed British soldiers to live in colonial homes.
The Quebec Act
The Stamp Act
The Declaratory Act
The Quartering Act
This law placed a tax on all printed material in the colonies including wills, contracts, newspapers, and playing cards.
The Declaratory Act
The Stamp Act
The Intolerable Acts
The Coercive Acts
These acts placed a tax only on imported goods like paper, glass, tea, and lead.
The Intolerable Acts
The Coercive Acts
The Townshend Acts
Writs of Assistance
These very harsh acts were designed after the Boston Tea Party and included closing Boston Harbor until the colonists paid for the ruined tea.
The Townshend Acts
The Stamp Act
The Sugar Act
The Coercive Acts
What was the COLONIAL name for the acts that closed Boston Harbor, banned town meetings, and other harsh penalties?
The Coercive Acts
The Townshend Acts
The Intolerable Acts
The Proclamation of 1763
How many amendments have been added over time?
10
27
30
50
The amendment process is
easy and quick
difficult and long
How many Congress votes are required to ratify an amendment?
2/3
1/2
1/3
How many states must approve an amendment?
1/3
1/4
3/4
Define ratify
formally suggesting an amendment
to approve an amendment
This writing was published during the American Revolution and paved the way for the Declaration of Independence.
Rights of man
The American Crisis
Common Sense
Pick the modern English translation for the following excerpt: “But Britain is the parent country, say some. Then the more shame upon her conduct. Even brutes do not devour their young, nor savages make war upon their families…
“Some people believe that the colonies have and will always benefit from Great Britain but I couldn’t disagree more with that statement
“Maybe all along the only reason Great Britain cared for us was for HER benefit!”
“Don’t call Great Britain our caretaker – they’ve been abusive to us!”
“There is nothing positive that will come from staying connected to Great Britain.”
“Small islands, not capable of protecting themselves, are the proper objects for kingdoms to take under their care; but there is something absurd, in supposing a continent to be perpetually governed by an island. In no instance hath nature made the satellite larger than its primary planet.”
“We need to be free NOW before things get any worse. If we wait, it will only be harder.”
“Some people believe that the colonies have and will always benefit from Great Britain but I couldn’t disagree more with that statement.”
“Maybe all along the only reason Great Britain cared for us was for HER benefit!”
“How can a tiny country like Great Britain be expected to care for such a large nation like America. It just doesn’t make sense. It should be the other way around.”
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?
Who can override the President’s Veto?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Who can declare Actions Unconstitutional?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Who can confirm appointments?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Who can call special sessions of congress?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Who ratifies treaties?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
