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constitution quiz 2015

Total questions: 160

Worksheet time: 2hrs 51mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Guarantees freedom from quartering soldiers in our homes
a)
1st Amendment
b)
3rd Amendment
c)
5th Amendment
d)
7th Amendment
2.

Forbids the government to order private citizens to allow soldiers to live or quarter in their homes

a)

3rd Amendment

b)

4th Amendment

c)

7th Amendment

d)

2nd Amendment

3.
The idea that soldiers kick you out and live in your house is called: 
a)
Militia
b)
Assembly
c)
Quartering
d)
Due Process
4.

Who was the Father of the Constitution?

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

John Hancock

c)

George Mason

d)

James Madison

5.

Which constitutional principle divides the powers of government among 3 separate branches: executive, legislative, judicial?

a)

Checks and Balances

b)

Separation of powers

6.

Which constitutional principle gives each branch certain powers over the other branches in order to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful?

a)

Checks and Balances

b)

Separation of Powers

7.
These amendments will protect your rights if you are ever charged with a crime.
a)
Amendments 1, 3, 9
b)
Amendments 2, 4, 10
c)
Amendments 5, 6, 8
d)
Amendments 1, 2, 3
8.
These amendments will protect your rights if you are ever charged with a crime.
a)
Amendments 1, 3, 9
b)
Amendments 2, 4, 10
c)
Amendments 5, 6, 8
d)
Amendments 1, 2, 3
9.
These amendments will protect your rights if you are ever charged with a crime.
a)
Amendments 1, 3, 9
b)
Amendments 2, 4, 10
c)
Amendments 5, 6, 8
d)
Amendments 1, 2, 3
10.
Forbids unlawful searches and seizures of persons, homes, and effects without a search warrant
a)
2nd Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
6th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
11.

The Constitution was ratified in what year?

a)

1776

b)

1783

c)

1787

d)

1965

12.

Father of the Constitution

a)

George Washington

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

James Madison

d)

Alexander Hamilton

13.

The United States Constitution, replacing the Articles of Confederation, was written at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in what year?

a)

1787

b)

1781

c)

1776

d)

1791

14.

Who were the THREE authors of the Federalist Papers?

a)

Alexander Hamilton

b)

James Madison

c)

John Jay

d)

George Washington

15.

Which group of people liked the Constitution and wanted to ratify it without making any changes?

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

c)

Democrats

d)

Republicans

16.

This was a collection of 85 essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay that explained the Constitution and encouraged people to ratify it.

a)

Essays of Government

b)

Anti-Federalist Documents

c)

Federalist Papers

d)

Ratification Papers

17.

Why did the Anti-Federalists demand that a bill of rights be added to the U.S. Constitution?

a)

To strengthen the authority of the federal government

b)

To improve the organization of the judiciary

c)

To give each state an equal amount of power

d)

To protect individual freedoms from the federal government

18.
Patrick Henry opposed ratifying the U.S. Constitution because he believed that under it 
a)
The Federal government would be too weak. 
b)
There wasn't enough power for the President. 
c)
The Federal government was too powerful and took rights away from the states. 
d)
There wasn't a Bill of Rights guaranteeing certain freedoms.
19.
Dividing the government into 3 specific branches is called?
a)
Checks and Balances
b)
Tri-Government Balance
c)
Pyramid of Power
d)
Separation of Powers
20.

All of the following were leading figures in the Federalist movement Pick 3

a)

Alexander Hamilton

b)

James Madison

c)

John Jay

d)

George Mason

21.
What prevents the executive (president) from becoming too powerful?
a)
Article 4 of the Constitution.
b)
The Bill of Rights
c)
John Paul Jones, a pirate. He led America's navy.
d)
Checks and balances between the legislative, judicial, and executive branch.
22.

All of the following were leading figures in the Federalist movement except for...

a)

Alexander Hamilton

b)

James Madison

c)

John Jay

d)

George Mason

23.
Which part of the legislative branch has representation based on population?
a)
Senate
b)
Judicial
c)
House of 
Representatives
d)
House of Congress
24.
Which part of the legislative branch has the same number of representatives for each state?
a)
House of Representatives
b)
Judicial
c)
Executive
d)
Senate
25.
The _______________ was the solution to the disagreement about how many representatives each state would have. 
a)
Great Compromise
b)
Three-fifths Compromise
c)
Great Dispute
d)
Big Agreement
26.

What did we get out of the Great Compromise made between the large and small states ?

a)
The Missouri Compromise
b)
The Representation Agreement
c)
The Iowa Caucus
d)

a BICAMERAL legislature

27.
Northern and Southern states disagreed over what major issue at the convention?
a)
Whether to count slaves in the population
b)
Whether to free the slaves
c)
The amount of taxes each state would have to pay
d)
How new states would be admitted to the country
28.

What was the name of the compromise made between the large and small states that gave us a BICAMERAL legislature?

a)
The Missouri Compromise
b)
The Representation Agreement
c)
The Iowa Caucus
d)
The Great Compromise
29.
Which group of states benefited the most from the Three-Fifths Compromise?
a)
Eastern States
b)
Northern States
c)
Southern States
d)
Western States
30.

According to the Constitution the Framers passed in 1787, a slave counted as . . .?

a)

equal to a "free" person

b)

1/2 of a "free" person

c)

3/5 of a "free" person

d)

they didn't count slaves toward population until 1800

31.

Because of the 3/5 Compromise, what would be the official population count of an area with 100 free white people and 500 enslaved African Americans?

Remember, the population is: # free people + 3/5 # slaves

a)

100

b)

350

c)

400

d)

550

32.

Which is the best summary of the "Three-Fifths Compromise?"

a)

Congress was given two houses.

b)

A line was drawn dividing future free and slave states.

c)

3/5 of the slave population would be added to he white population for the purposes of representation in the House of Representatives

33.

Which is the best summary of the "Three-Fifths Compromise?"

a)

Congress was given two houses.

b)

A line was drawn dividing future free and slave states.

c)

3/5 of the slave population would be added to he white population for the purposes of representation in the House of Representatives

34.
The 3/5 Compromise settled the argument of--
a)
Representation in the Senate
b)
How slaves should be counted for representation
c)
How states should be represented
d)
Borders of states
35.
The Great Compromise and the 3/5 Compromise were both resolved by the Delegates of the--
a)
House of Burgesses
b)
Continental Congress
c)
Parliament
d)
Constitutional Convention
36.

Which principle separate the power of the government into three branches?

a)
Self-government
b)
Republicanism
c)
Separation of Powers
d)
Limited government
37.

Which of these states' that 3/5 of the slave population would be added to he white population for the purposes of representation in the House of Representatives?

a)

Great Compromise

b)

3/5 Compromise

c)

Fugitive Slave Clause

38.

Which principle divide the power of the government into three branches?

a)
Self-government
b)
Republicanism
c)
Separation of Powers
d)
Limited government
39.
Which principle split the power of the government into three branches?
a)
Self-government
b)
Republicanism
c)
Separation of Powers
d)
Limited government
40.

Which principle divide the power of the government into three branches?

a)
Self-government
b)
Republicanism
c)
Separation of Powers
d)
Limited government
41.

Bicameral means one house

a)

True

b)

False

42.

Which plan called for a bicameral legislature with representation based on population

a)
Commerce and Slave Trade Compromise
b)
Connecticut Compromise
c)
New Jersey Plan
d)
Virginia Plan
43.
Which leader is known as “The Father of the Constitution”?
a)
James Madison
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
John Adams
d)
George Washington
44.
On which point did the Virginia and New Jersey plans disagree?
a)
whether or not delegates should take an oath of loyalty
b)
 how the states should be represented in Congress
c)
whether or not George Washington should be President
d)
whether or not Congress should have the power to make treaties
45.
Which plan only had one house and it was based on each state having equal amount of representatives?
a)
Virginia Plan
b)
New Jersey Plan
c)
The Great Compromise
d)
Three Fifth Compromise
46.
Which plan was not beneficial to the states with a small population?
a)
New Jersey 
b)
Three Fifth Compromise
c)
Virginia Plan
d)
The Great Compromise
47.
The Great Compromise was a compromise between--
a)
Mass. Plan and New Jersey Plan
b)
Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan
c)
Virginia Plan and New York Plan
d)
Virginia Plan and Delaware Plan
48.
The Virginia Plan wanted representation based on--
a)
population
b)
equality for every state
c)
state size
d)
money
49.
The New Jersey Plan wanted representation in government based on--
a)
population
b)
equality for every state
c)
state size
d)
money
50.
What kind of congress did the Great Compromise establish?
a)
1 House that controls everything
b)
2 Houses that have no power
c)
2 Houses that both vote on laws
d)
1 House that has no power
51.
What year was the Constitution Convention?
a)
1781
b)
1776
c)
1787
d)
1783
52.
A bicameral legislature has
a)
two votes per state
b)
two chambers
c)
three branches
d)
nine judges
53.
What year was the Constitution Convention?
a)
1781
b)
1776
c)
1787
d)
1783
54.
What change did George Mason and other Anti-Federalists want made to the Constitution?
a)
They objected to the Great Compromise
b)

They wanted more protection of individual rights (a Declaration of Rights)

c)
They wanted more representation for slave states
d)
They wanted more power for the courts
55.
What change did George Mason and other Anti-Federalists want made to the Constitution?
a)
They objected to the Great Compromise
b)
They wanted more protection of individual rights
c)
They wanted more representation for slave states
d)
They wanted more power for the courts
56.
Anti-Federalists believed that the people were best represented by the
a)
House of Representatives
b)
president
c)
judicial branch
d)
state legislatures
57.
Which of the following was NOT an author of the Federalist Papers?
a)
Alexander Hamilton
b)
John Jay
c)
James Madison
d)
Patrick Henry
58.
What change did George Mason and other Anti-Federalists want made to the Constitution?
a)
They objected to the Great Compromise
b)

They wanted more protection of individual rights (a Declaration of Rights)

c)
They wanted more representation for slave states
d)
They wanted more power for the courts
59.
Which of the following was NOT an author of the Federalist Papers?
a)
Alexander Hamilton
b)
John Jay
c)
James Madison
d)
Patrick Henry
60.
After the Constitutional Convention, Federalists supported a
a)
strong federal republic
b)
bill of rights added to the Constitution
c)
weak president under Congress' control
d)
greater role for the states in the government
61.
The Three-Fifths Compromise solved disagreements over 
a)
repayment of Revolutionary War debt
b)
large and small state representation
c)
representation and taxation of slave states
d)
continuing the Transatlantic Slave Trade
62.
Guarantees freedom of religion
a)
1st Amendment
b)
3rd Amendment
c)
5th Amendment
d)
7th Amendment
63.
Guarantees freedom of religion
a)
1st Amendment
b)
3rd Amendment
c)
5th Amendment
d)
7th Amendment
64.

Congress shall make no law restricting freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly and petition.

a)

9th Amendment

b)

1st Amendment

c)

5th Amendment

d)

10th Amendment

65.

What does the freedom of religion allow us to do?

a)

be treated equally

b)

practice the religion we choose

c)

voice our opinion

66.

Which freedom protects your right to choose your own faith and follow it how you choose?

a)

Freedom of Speech

b)

Freedom of Religion

c)

Freedom of the Press

d)

Freedom of Assembly

e)

Freedom to Petition the Government

67.

police can’t search you or your belongings without a good reason (warrant)

a)

1st Amendment

b)

2nd Amendment

c)

3rd Amendment

d)

4th Amendment

68.
According to the Fourth Amendment, the police can search and seize a person's property only if
a)
the neighbors sign a petition.
b)
the chief of police gives permission.
c)
a judge issues a warrant.
d)
the have a written note from your mother. 
69.

Patrick Henry once said, "Your President (central government) may easily become king. Your rights will be in the hands of a small minority." HENRY must have been a....

a)

Anti-Federalist

b)

Federalist

70.

Those opposed to ratifying the U.S. Constitution were called...

a)

Federalist

b)

Anti-Federalist

71.

Who would have said, "The states will surrender too much power to the federal government"

a)

Federalist

b)

Anti-Federalist

72.

Wanted to add a Bill of Rights to the U.S. Constitution.

a)

Federalist

b)

Anti-Federalist

73.

"The existing national government may lack power to perform essential functions but protects states rights, therefore we should only revise it."

a)

Federalist

b)

Ant-Federalist

74.
Amendment 1 protects a person's right to
a)
A trial by jury in civil cases
b)
Right to beat arms
c)
Freedom of Assembly, Press, Speech, Religion and Petition
75.

4th Amendment-

a)

police can’t search you or your belongings without a good reason (warrant)

b)

right to own a weapon

c)

right to a fair trial, don’t have to speak against yourself

d)

bail can be set and can’t be too high or punishment too severe

76.
Which of the following rights and freedoms is specifically guaranteed by the first 1st amendment?
a)
Right to an education
b)
Freedom of press
c)
Right to bear arms
d)
Right to privacy 
77.
What historic document is the Bill of Rights a part of?
a)
Declaration of Independence
b)
The US Constitution
c)
The Articles of Confederation
d)
The English Bill of Rights
78.

What was the result of the Great Compromise?

a)

unicameral legislature

b)

bicameral legislature

79.

What was the result of the Great Compromise?

a)

unicameral legislature

b)

bicameral legislature

80.
What historic document is the Bill of Rights a part of?
a)
Declaration of Independence
b)
The US Constitution
c)
The Articles of Confederation
d)
The English Bill of Rights
81.

What was the result of the Great Compromise?

a)

unicameral legislature

b)

bicameral legislature

82.
No one has to house (quarter) soldiers in their home
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th
83.

you don’t have to quarter (house) a soldier in peace or war time

a)

3rd Amendment

b)

1st Amendment

c)

10th Amendment

d)

5th Amendment

84.
No one has to house (quarter) soldiers in their home
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th
85.
Which of the following rights and freedoms is specifically guaranteed by the first 1st amendment?
a)
Right to an education
b)
Freedom of press
c)
Right to bear arms
d)
Right to privacy 
86.

The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution specifically lists rights that are granted to people accused of crimes

a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)

5th

87.

The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution specifically lists rights that are granted to people accused of crimes

a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)

5th

88.

The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution specifically lists rights that are granted to people accused of crimes

a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)

5th

89.
What historic document is the Bill of Rights a part of?
a)
Declaration of Independence
b)
The US Constitution
c)
The Articles of Confederation
d)
The English Bill of Rights
90.

The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution specifically lists rights that are granted to people accused of crimes

a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)

5th

91.

Did not support the Constitution- Wanted a Declaration of Rights (Bill of Rights) for the people.

a)

Anti-Federalists

b)

Checks and Balances

c)

King George III

92.

We will not ratify the Constitution until it contains a Bill of Rights to protect individual liberties like freedom of speech, trial by jury, and the right against searches and seizures. Who would say this?

a)

Federalist

b)

Antifederalist

93.

The purpose of the ________ was to persuade people to ratify the U.S. Constitution.

a)

Federalist papers

b)

Anti-Federalist papers

94.

The Constitution contains no Declaraation of Rights (Bill of Rights) to protect individual liberties like freedom of speech, trial by jury, and the right against searches and seizures. who would say this?

a)

Federalist

b)

Antifederalist

95.

The purpose of the ________ was to persuade people to ratify the U.S. Constitution.

a)

Federalist papers

b)

Anti-Federalist papers

96.
What branch is having its power checked when...
Congress overrides a President's veto?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
d)
none
97.

What branch is having its power checked when...

Congress overrides a President's veto?

a)

Legislative Branch

b)

Executive Branch

c)

Judicial Branch

98.

Federalism is an example of which amendment?

a)
1st Amendment
b)
2nd Amendment
c)
9th Amendment
d)
10th Amendment
99.

Federalism is an example of which amendment?

a)
1st Amendment
b)
2nd Amendment
c)
9th Amendment
d)
10th Amendment
100.

What branch is having its power checked when...

Congress overrides a President's veto?

a)

Legislative Branch

b)

Executive Branch

c)

Judicial Branch

101.

Federalism is an example of which amendment?

a)
1st Amendment
b)
2nd Amendment
c)
9th Amendment
d)
10th Amendment
102.

Power of government rests with the people

a)

Federalism

b)

Popular Sovereignty

c)

Checks and Balances

103.
What is Popular Sovereignty?
a)
Being popular in the world
b)
People voting and having a say in the governments decisions
c)
People voting
d)
The act of the 20th admendment and it’s rules.
104.

In a popular sovereignty___________ are the source of the government authority.

a)

laws

b)

electricity

c)

people

d)

city hall

105.

Everyone, including the people who run the government, must obey the laws. This is called:

a)

limited government

b)

common good

c)

rule of law

d)

representative government

106.
Which proves we have a limited government?
a)
The Constitution defines the limits of those in power. 
b)
The people are in charge. 
c)
There is a bill of rights. 
d)
The people vote for their leaders. 
107.
Which proves we have a limited government?
a)
The Constitution defines the limits of those in power. 
b)
The people are in charge. 
c)
There is a bill of rights. 
d)
The people vote for their leaders. 
108.

Which idea was at the center of the Anti-Federalist position as expressed in the Anti-Federalist Papers?

a)

Standing Army

b)

Limited Government

c)

Checks and Balances

d)

Strong Central Government

109.

The Constitution outlines our government and restricts its powers

a)

Separation of Powers

b)

Checks and Balances

c)

Limited Government

d)

Individual Rights

110.

The government is not all-powerful, there are limits to what it can do! The Constitution is the Supreme Law of the Land and ALL government officials are subject to the law.

a)

Limited Government

b)

Separation of Powers

c)

Checks and Balances

d)

Federalism

111.

What do we call the first 10 amendments?

a)

Individual Rights

b)

Popular Sovereignty

c)

Bill of Rights

d)

Republicanism

112.

What do we call the first 10 amendments?

a)

Individual Rights

b)

Popular Sovereignty

c)

Bill of Rights

d)

Republicanism

113.

The government is not all-powerful, there are limits to what it can do! The Constitution is the Supreme Law of the Land and ALL government officials are subject to the law.

a)

Limited Government

b)

Separation of Powers

c)

Checks and Balances

d)

Federalism

114.

What do we call the first 10 amendments?

a)

Individual Rights

b)

Popular Sovereignty

c)

Bill of Rights

d)

Republicanism

115.

The right to know the charges against come from which amendment?

a)

Fourth Amendment

b)

Fifth Amendment

c)

Sixth Amendment

d)

Seventh Amendment

116.

Amendment 3 is best described as:

a)

Freedom to petition the government

b)

sharing powers between the federal and state governments

c)

Keeping soldiers from Quartering/living in your home

d)

Due Process and protection under the law

117.

The right to a speedy trial by a jury of my peers and an attorney is from which amendment?

a)

Fourth Amendment

b)

Fifth Amendment

c)

Sixth Amendment

d)

Seventh Amendment

118.

The right to a speedy trial by a jury of my peers and an attorney is from which amendment?

a)

Fourth Amendment

b)

Fifth Amendment

c)

Sixth Amendment

d)

Seventh Amendment

119.

The right to a speedy trial by a jury of my peers and an attorney is from which amendment?

a)

Fourth Amendment

b)

Fifth Amendment

c)

Sixth Amendment

d)

Seventh Amendment

120.

Which amendment protects your rights to be searched and have things taken from you with a warrant?

a)

Amendment Three

b)

Amendment Four

c)

Amendment Five

d)

Amendment Seven

121.

The right to a speedy trial by a jury of my peers and an attorney is from which amendment?

a)

Fourth Amendment

b)

Fifth Amendment

c)

Sixth Amendment

d)

Seventh Amendment

122.

In a popular sovereignty___________ are the source of the government authority.

a)

laws

b)

electricity

c)

people

d)

city hall

123.

WE THE PEOPLE!

WE THE PEOPLE!

a)

Individual Rights

b)

Popular Sovereignty

c)

Separation of Powers

124.
Which amendment states that Powers not spelled out in the Constitution are reserved to the states, or people?
a)
4th
b)
10th
c)
9th
125.

"A government in which the people rule"

a)

Individual Rights

b)

Popular Sovereignty

c)

Separation of Powers

126.
Which amendment states that Powers not spelled out in the Constitution are reserved to the states, or people?
a)
4th
b)
10th
c)
9th
127.
What is another one of the steps required by the Constitution for ratifying a proposed amendment? 
a)
The Senate alone approves a proposed amendment with a majority vote.
b)
The House of Representatives alone approves a proposed amendment with a three­fourths vote.
c)
a national convention where 2 / 3 of all states are represented cotes to introdroduces and amendment followed by 3 / 4 of the state legislatures approving the amendment
d)
A majority of the states' legislatures are required to approve a propose amendment.
128.
What is one of the steps required by the Constitution for ratifying a proposed amendment? 
a)
The Senate alone approves a proposed amendment with a majority vote.
b)
A majority of the states' legislatures are required to approve a propose amendment.
c)
Three ­fourths of the states' legislatures are required to ratify a proposed amendment. 
d)
The House of Representatives alone approves a proposed amendment with a three­fourths vote.
129.
What is another one of the steps required by the Constitution for ratifying a proposed amendment? 
a)
The Senate alone approves a proposed amendment with a majority vote.
b)
The House of Representatives alone approves a proposed amendment with a three­fourths vote.
c)
a national convention where 2 / 3 of all states are represented cotes to introdroduces and amendment followed by 3 / 4 of the state legislatures approving the amendment
d)
A majority of the states' legislatures are required to approve a propose amendment.
130.
Which proves we have a limited government?
a)
The Constitution defines the limits of those in power. 
b)
The people are in charge. 
c)
There is a bill of rights. 
d)
The people vote for their leaders. 
131.
Which proves we have a limited government?
a)
The Constitution defines the limits of those in power. 
b)
The people are in charge. 
c)
There is a bill of rights. 
d)
The people vote for their leaders. 
132.
Which proves we have a limited government?
a)
The Constitution defines the limits of those in power. 
b)
The people are in charge. 
c)
There is a bill of rights. 
d)
The people vote for their leaders. 
133.

These are personal liberties (freedoms) and privileges that should be guaranteed to every citizen

a)

Individual Rights

b)

Separation of Powers

c)

Limited Government

d)

Popular Sovereignty

134.
a)

Individual Rights

b)

Limited Government

c)

Republicanism

d)

Federalism

135.
The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution to:
a)
protect individual rights
b)
have more parts to the Constitution
136.
The United States may not restrict your freedom of religion, assembly, press, petition, or speech
a)
Limited Government
b)
Individual Rights
c)
Popular Sovereignty
d)
Republicanism
137.

The principle that states each branch of government has the ability to limit the power of the other branches

a)

Checks & Balances

b)

Federalism

c)

Popular Sovereignty

d)

Separation of Powers

138.
"The President… shall have Power, by which the Advice and Consent of the Senate, to make Treaties, provided two-thirds of the Senators present concur."
a)
Separation of Powers
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Limited Government
d)
Individual Rights
139.
The principle that branches should be able to stop each other from being crazy
a)
Separation of Powers
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Republicanism
140.
What did the Magna Carta do?
a)
Gave more power to the King
b)
Limited the power of the King
c)
Got rid of the Feudal System in England
d)
Gave more power to the Common People
141.
The Magna Carta is similar to what American document?
a)
The Mayflower Compact
b)
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen
c)
The Bill of Rights
d)
The Nicene Creed
142.
The Magna Carta was signed in what year?
a)
1901 
b)
800 B.C.
c)
33 
d)
1215 
143.

What were 3 effects on the king because of the Magna Carta?

a)

It gave him more power and made him subject to laws

b)

It limited his power and allowed him to not care about the laws

c)

It gave him more power and and allowed him not to care about the laws

d)

It limited his power, made him subject to laws, and provide legal protections for those accused of crimes

144.

What were 3 effects on the king because of the Magna Carta?

a)

It gave him more power and made him subject to laws

b)

It limited his power and allowed him to not care about the laws

c)

It gave him more power and and allowed him not to care about the laws

d)

It limited his power, made him subject to laws, and provide legal protections for those accused of crimes

145.
Which idea describes the Magna Carta of 1215?
a)
to increase the power of the monarchy
b)
to end taxation in England
c)
to force the monarchy to give up power
d)
to weaken the power of nobles
146.

What influence did the Mayflower Compact have on the colonists views of government?

a)

people can form a new government .govern themselves using agreed upon laws

b)

created three separate branches of government

c)

enumerated rights of the colonists

d)

called for a written constitution

147.

What were 3 effects on the king because of the Magna Carta?

a)

It gave him more power and made him subject to laws

b)

It limited his power and allowed him to not care about the laws

c)

It gave him more power and and allowed him not to care about the laws

d)

It limited his power, made him subject to laws, and provide legal protections for those accused of crimes

148.

What influence did the Mayflower Compact have on the colonists views of government?

a)

people can form a new government .govern themselves using agreed upon laws

b)

created three separate branches of government

c)

enumerated rights of the colonists

d)

called for a written constitution

149.

All of the following were leading figures in the Federalist movement Pick 3

a)

Alexander Hamilton

b)

James Madison

c)

John Jay

d)

George Mason

150.

All of the following were leading figures in the Anti- Federalist movement Pick 3

a)

Alexander Hamilton

b)

Patrick Henry

c)

Robert Henry Lee

d)

George Mason

151.

All of the following were leading figures in the Anti- Federalist movement Pick 3

a)

Alexander Hamilton

b)

Patrick Henry

c)

Robert Henry Lee

d)

George Mason

152.

Which Anti-federalist is the Father of the Bill of Rights

a)

Alexander Hamilton

b)

James Madison

c)

John Jay

d)

George Mason

153.

Which Anti-federalist is the Father of the Bill of Rights

a)

Alexander Hamilton

b)

James Madison

c)

John Jay

d)

George Mason

154.

Which Anti-federalist is the Father of the Bill of Rights

a)

Alexander Hamilton

b)

James Madison

c)

John Jay

d)

George Mason

155.

All of the following were leading figures in the Anti- Federalist movement Pick 3

a)

Alexander Hamilton

b)

Patrick Henry

c)

Robert Henry Lee

d)

George Mason

156.

All of the following were leading figures in the Anti- Federalist movement Pick 3

a)

Alexander Hamilton

b)

Patrick Henry

c)

Robert Henry Lee

d)

George Mason

157.

All of the following were leading figures in the Federalist movement Pick 3

a)

Alexander Hamilton

b)

James Madison

c)

John Jay

d)

George Mason

158.

All of the following were leading figures in the Federalist movement Pick 3

a)

Alexander Hamilton

b)

James Madison

c)

John Jay

d)

George Mason

159.

All of the following were leading figures in the Federalist movement Pick 3

a)

Alexander Hamilton

b)

James Madison

c)

John Jay

d)

George Mason

160.

The Magna Carta listed several things:


*The king could not impose taxes without approval

*A group of barons would make sure that rule of law was followed

*The king could appoint court officials if they understood and followed the law


What idea of government is described in this list?

a)

separation of power

b)

limited government

c)

self-government

d)

habeas corpus

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