WorksheetsConfederation to Constitution
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 10mins
Opponents of a strong central government and the Constitution were called —
Federalists
Anti-federalists
Tories
Loyalists
What was the impact of Shays' Rebellion?
Led to the restructuring of the federal government
It diminished the power of the states
Farmers took over the whole country
Made peace with the King
This law outlined how the Northwest Territory will be governed & the admission of new states to the Union —
Northwest Ordinance
Mercantilism
Land Ordinance
Shays' Rebellion
Why did George Mason oppose ratification of the federal Constitution at the Philadelphia Convention?
It did not contain economic opportunities
It did not protect individual rights
It was supported by the loyalists
It abolished slavery
Colonists believed the Quartering Act violated this right —
Bear arms
Free speech
Privacy
Labubu
"Powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively and to the people"
—10th Amendment
Which principle is expressed in the above quote?
Republicanism
Individual Rights
Federalism
Checks and balances
Supporters of the Constitution and strong central government were called —
Bankers
Federalists
Farmers
Antifederatlists
The Great Compromise settled disagreements between the —
Federalists & Antifederalists
Large & small states
Slave & free states
Popeyes & Churches
Why do we amend the Constitution?
It has to change with time
It is a living plant
It was rejected by the framers
It is no longer relevant
What is the amendment process outlined in Article V of the Constitution?
2/3 of Congress and 3/4 of States
Presidential veto
1/3 of governors and 1/4 of legislators
Judicial review
The diagram above promoted the idea of —
Navigation Acts
Divine rights of Kings
Self-government
Virginia Plan
These two plans were combined and came to be known as —
Great Compromise
New Compromise
The Great Gatsby
Great Expectation
What impact did the Three-fifths Compromise have at the Philadelphia Convention?
Reassured the North that slavery was good
The patriots can now vote
It gave the southern states more political power
None of the above
Which statement BEST describes the principle of republicanism? [VOTE]
The interests of Americans are represented by elected officials
The power of government should be limited
The people created the government
Government should be split into three branches
The House of Representatives shall be composed of members chosen every second Year by the People of the several States.
Article 1, Section 2
Which principle of the Constitution is expressed in the above quote?
republicanism
federalism
self-government
popular sovereignty
These 85 Federalist Papers by Hamilton, Madison and Jay argued for —
Ratification of the Constitution
A strong central gov't
Separation of powers
All of the above
Why was the Bill of Rights included in the Constitution?
To protect self-government
To provide additional guarantees for individual rights
To make sure that the three branches of government work together properly
To protect the idea of federalism
The principles of federation and separation of power were included in the Constitution because —
It empowered the people
It placed limits on the powers of the federal government
It protected the Natives from wars
It placed limits on the powers of state governments
Why did the framers of the Constitution place strict limits on the power of the government? Pick TWO answers —
Prevent tyranny
Preserve the idea of marriage
Protect individual rights
The people cannot be trusted
Which of the following is considered civic duty?
Serving on jury
Voting in federal and local elections
Obeying the law
All of the above
What is a bicameral legislature?
Legislature with one chamber
Legislature with two chambers
Legislature with three chambers
Legislature with four chambers
Which amendment protects people from cruel and unusual punishment?
Eighth Amendment
First Amendment
Third Amendment
Tenth Amendment
Which amendment protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures like excessive surveillance?
First Amendment
Second Amendment
Third Amendment
Fourth Amendment
The Articles of Confederation lacked an executive and judicial branch because the framers wanted to —
To give the people rights
Empower women
Limit the power of the fedral government
To make us wealthy
Which principle is being exercised when the president vetoes a bill passed by Congress?
Federalism
Checks and balances
Individual Rights
Popular Sovereignty
This was outlawed in the NW Territory through the NW Ordinance —
Slavery
Education
Thievery
Alliance
The establishment of mosques, churches, synagogues and temples are guaranteed in the —
First Amendment
Second Amendment
Third Amendment
Fourth Amendment
A territory must meet TWO of these threshold for statehood —
5,000 free males elect an assembly
Reserve land for Natives
60,000 settlers
Lease land for plantation
This amendment guarantees freedom of religion, assembly, press, petition and speech (RAPPS) —
First Amendment
Second Amendment
Third Amendment
Fourth Amendment
This document announced the reasons for the colonists' separation from England —
(a)
This document established a stronger central government for the thirteen states
Declaration of Independence
Mayflower Compact
U.S. Constitution
Ordinance of Secession
The Three-fifths Compromise resolved this issue at the Constitutional Convention —
Tariff of 1832
Representation and taxation
Mercantilism
Religious freedom
Why is due process significant in American constitutionalism?
It guarantees free groceries
It allows for free education
It abolished slavery
It guarantees fair trial
If the president vetoes a bill, Congress can OVERRIDE with a —
2/3 vote of both houses
3/4 vote of both houses
3/5 vote of both houses
None of the above
The Sixth Amendment protects this constitutional right —
Right to an education
Right to seek elective office
Right to trial by jury
Right to be a Swifty
Governmental powers (legislative, executive & judiciary) is divided into three branches —
Federalism
Separation of powers
Popular sovereignty
Individual rights
Due process right guarantees —
Trial by jury
Right to an attorney
Right to a speedy trial
All of the above
Why is free speech important in a constitutional republic?
People can voice their opinions about the government
It is not good for religious freedom
People fight over hate speech
It is important in a dictatorship
Under the Fourth Amendment, this is needed from the court to conduct a search or seizure —
Weaponry
Affidavit
Warrant
Chicken biscuit
Religious freedom allows people to worship in a church, mosque, synagogue, etc. This is guaranteed in the —
First Amendment
Second Amendment
Third Amendment
Amendment 6-7
