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Unit 1- Foundations of Government Review

Total questions: 52

Worksheet time: 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A system in which each branch of government limits the power of the other branch
a)
totalitarianism
b)
checks and balances
c)
unlimited government
d)
absolutism
2.
We the people
a)
Republicanism
b)
Popular Sovereignty
c)
Federalism
d)
Separation of powers
3.
No official government is above the law
a)
Checks and balances
b)
Federalism
c)
Limited Government
d)
Separation of Powers
4.
Divides power between central and local governments
a)
Checks and Balances
b)
Judicial Review
c)
Limited Government
d)
Federalism
5.
includes the three branches of government
a)
Judicial Review
b)
Republicanism
c)
Limited Government
d)
Separation of powers
6.
The Power of the president to VETO a bill is an example of: 
a)
Separation of Power
b)
Checks and Balances 
c)
Republicanism 
d)
Popular Sovereignty 
7.
Each branch having its own power is an example of 
a)
Federalism
b)
Separation of Power 
c)
Checks and Balances 
d)
Republicanism 
8.
Power is equal between federal and state government; this is an example of:
a)
Checks and Balances
b)
Separation of Power
c)
Federalism 
d)
Republicanism 
9.
Why did the framers of the Constitution place strict limits o the power of the government?
a)
They were afraid that the states would get too much power.
b)
They wanted to perserve the idea of self-government
c)
They wanted to protect individual rights.
d)
They did not trust the people to govern themselves
10.
These are personal liberties (freedoms) and privileges guaranteed to every citizen
a)
Individual Rights
b)
Separation of Powers
c)
Limited Government
11.
This is the idea that everyone, citizens and powerful leaders alike, must obey the law
a)
Limited Government
b)
Republicanism
c)
Individual Rights
d)
Federalism
12.
This idea calls for the people to exercise or delegate their power by electing or VOTING for their political representation
a)
Republicanism
b)
Separation of Powers
c)
Individual Rights
d)
Checks and Balances
13.
The principle of government that states federal and state governments must share powers
a)
Federalism
b)
Republicanism
c)
Checks & Balances
d)
Separation of powers
14.
the president can appoint federal judges, the supreme court can declare a law unconstitutional, and congress over riding a presidential veto of a law are all examples of 
a)
the 3 branches of the US government
b)
the idea of separation of powers
c)
the principle of checks and balances
d)
the system of federalism
15.
Includes the president, vice president, and the cabinet
a)
Executive Branch
b)
Legislative Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
16.
Divided into the House and Senate
a)
Executive Branch
b)
Legislative Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
17.
Article I is about which branch
a)
Executive Branch
b)
Legislative Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
18.
Article II is about which branch
a)
Executive Branch
b)
Legislative Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
19.
Article III is about which branch
a)
Executive Branch
b)
Legislative Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
20.
This Article describes how the Constitution can be Amended or changed.
a)
Article IV
b)
Article V
c)
Article VI
d)
Article VII
21.
This Article describes what steps have to be taken to make the Constitution the law of the land
a)
Article IV
b)
Article V
c)
Article VI
d)
Article VII
22.
This part of the Constitution describes the PURPOSE of the government?
a)
Preamble
b)
Article III
c)
Article V
d)
Article VII
23.
There are 7 ____________ in the Constitution. These are like chapters in a book.
a)
Articles
b)
Sections
c)
Clauses
d)
Amendments
24.
The first 10 Amendments are called the ___________________
a)
Bill of Rights
b)
Preamble
c)
Declaration of Rights
d)
Articles
25.
The main purpose of the legislative branch is to....
a)
Make laws
b)
Enforce laws
c)
Interpret laws
26.
The main purpose of the judicial branch it to...
a)
Make laws
b)
Enforce laws
c)
Interpret laws
27.
The main purpose of the executive branch is to...
a)
Make laws
b)
Enforce laws
c)
Interpret laws
28.

Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

a)

to explain why the colonies were separating from Great Britain

b)

the start the American Revolution

c)

to offer a peace settlement to Great Britain.

d)

to instruct how a county wins its freedom.

29.

How do natural rights, as described in the Declaration of Independence, differ from other rights?

a)

People are born with natural rights.

b)

People can vote to choose natural rights

c)

Natural rights are given only to citizens.

d)

Natural rights come from the government.

30.

According to Thomas Jefferson, the power to rule comes from

a)

the governed.

b)

God

c)

Parliament.

d)

the king.

31.

Why did Thomas Jefferson say that King George III was an unfit ruler?

a)

He denied the colonists their rights.

b)

He was not born in Great Britain

c)

He was not elected by Parliament

d)

He lived far away from the colonies.

32.
The Constitution gives the federal government enough power to overpower the states.
a)
Federalists
b)
Anti-Federalists
33.
It will not be possible for the federal gov. to overpower the states, because states are necessary part of the federal gov.
a)
Federalists
b)
Anti-Federalists
34.
The Constitution contains no Bill of Rights to protect individual liberties like freedom of speech, trial by jury, and the right against searches and seizues.
a)
Federalists
b)
Anti-Federalists
35.
Nothing in the Constitution says the federal gov. has power to limit people's freedoms in the first place.
a)
Federalists
b)
Anti-Federalists
36.
The Constitution gives the federal government just a few powers that are very well defined.
a)
Federalists
b)
Anti-Federalists
37.

Who would say: The President created by the Constitution is really just a king.

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

38.
A strong President is necessary to protect country against foreign attack and make sure laws are carried out properly.
a)
Federalists
b)
Anti-Federalists
39.
The Constitution forbids creating titles of nobility like "Duke" or "King," so the government will always belong to the people.
a)
Federalists
b)
Anti-Federalists
40.
The United States is too large to have a central government. People won't know their leaders and will lose control over the government.
a)
Federalists
b)
Anti-Federalists
41.
Anti-Federalists preferred a strong ____________ government.
a)
National
b)
State
c)
Central
d)
Republican
42.
Federalists supported a strong ____________ government. 
a)
National
b)
State
c)
Monarchy
d)
Republican
43.
The Anti-Federalists wanted to keep the ____________  ____ ___________ because it kept the Federal government weak.
a)
Constitution
b)
Declaration of Indepdence
c)
Magna Carta
d)
Articles of Confederation
44.

Why did Antifederalists want a bill of rights in the Constitution?

a)

to list their rights

b)

to protect their rights

c)

to prevent ratification of the Constitution

d)

to argue with Federalists

45.
What is the highest law in the United States government?
a)
The President
b)
U.S. Constitution
c)
The Supreme Court
d)
State constitutions
46.

Which statement best reflects the views of Anti-Federalists?

a)

"We need a new constitution

b)

"We support ratification of the constitution."

c)

"We fear a strong national government."

d)

"We oppose a bill of rights."

47.

The statement below appeared in a 1787 essay by James Winthrop.

"It is impossible for one code of laws to suit Georgia and Massachusetts."

Source:

Letters of Agrippa, No. 4

What does this statement reflect?

a)

Federalist views

b)

Anti-Federalist views

c)

a cause of Shays’s Rebellion

d)

a cause of the Great Compromise

48.

Perspective on Ratification: A stronger central was needed to enforce laws and provide defense for the country.

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

49.

Perspective on Ratification: A separation of powers in three branches of government and a system of checks and balances ensures that no one person or branch of government can become too powerful.

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

50.

Perspective on Ratification: The country is too big to be a Republic as the new Constitution suggests.

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

51.

Perspective on Ratification: If the new Constitution is not ratified, the nation could fall apart or be subject to abuse from other countries.

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

52.

"We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."

According to the Preamble of the Constitution above, why was a new Constitution created?

a)

To create a stronger government that would united and protect the country in the present and future

b)

To grant more power to state governments

c)

To detail specific rights and liberties of individuals in the United States

d)

To make it possible to add more states to the country.

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