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WorksheetsChapter 7 Review- A More Perfect Union
Total questions: 39
Worksheet time: 30mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
At the end of the Revolutionary War, a major economic issue that faced the United States was:
a)
F. The number of failed small businesses.
b)
G. Lack of natural resources.
c)
H. No strong, international trading partners.
d)
J. The large amount of war debt.
2.
Under the Articles of Confederation, the government consisted of _______________ branch of government.
a)
3
b)
2
c)
1
d)
4
3.
Under the Articles of Confederation Congress could only pass a law if ____________ out 13 states agreed.
a)
13
b)
8
c)
9
d)
10
4.
One weakness of the Articles of the Confederation was ____________.
a)
The ability of Congress to tax.
b)
The inability of Congress to tax.
c)
The ability of Congress to declare war.
d)
The ability of Congress to create courts.
5.
In order to change (amend) the Articles of Confederation, __________ out of 13 states had to agree.
a)
9
b)
10
c)
13
d)
15
6.
Under the Articles of Confederation, America used a national currency (money)
a)
True
b)
False
7.
Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress could regulate trade between the states.
a)
true
b)
false
8.
The Supreme Court under the Articles of Confederation was made up of 9 Justices.
a)
True
b)
False
9.
Membership into Congress was based upon a state's population.
a)
true
b)
false
10.
Under the Articles of Confederation, each state got __________ vote.
a)
3
b)
2
c)
1
d)
5
11.
The Articles of Confederation created a _________________ type of government.
a)
strong
b)
average
c)
weak
d)
federal
12.
After Shay's rebellion, America decided that--
a)
They needed a stronger national government
b)
Give farmers more money
c)
They needed a weaker national government
d)
farmers need more land
13.
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
14.
The Virginia Plan wanted representation based on--
a)
population
b)
equality for every state
c)
state size
d)
money
15.
The New Jersey Plan wanted representation in government based on--
a)
population
b)
equality for every state
c)
state size
d)
money
16.
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
17.
Who was happy with the Virginia plan?
a)
Small States
b)
Large States
c)
States with slaves
d)
States without slaves
18.
What kind of states supported the New Jersey Plan?
a)
small in population
b)
small in size
c)
slave states
d)
non slave states
19.
What kind of states supported the Virginia Plan?
a)
large in population
b)
large in size
c)
slave states
d)
non slaves states
20.
For the Great Compromise, how is the number of Senators determined?
a)
based on population of each state
b)
equal number - 1 from each state
c)
equal number - 2 from each state
d)
slaves count as 3/5
21.
What type of Legislative Branch was created with the Great Compromise?
a)
No Legistative Branch was created
b)
An Unicameral Branch was created
c)
A Bicameral Branch was created
d)
None of the Above
22.
The Great Compromise and the 3/5 Compromise help to solve what issue?
a)
Slavery
b)
Population
c)
Mercantilism
d)
Represenation
23.
Which state did not attend the Constitutional Convention?
a)
Georgia
b)
Rhode Island
c)
Massachusettes
d)
New Hampshire
24.
Bicameral means...
a)
Three House
b)
Two House
c)
One House
d)
Five House
25.
The best definition for Federalism is...
a)
power split between states and federal government
b)
all power in one place
c)
a loose alliance of states
d)
Ms. Snyder made this word up...
26.
What proportion of slaves were counted for determining population?
a)
1/4
b)
2/5
c)
3/5
d)
4/5
27.
Who demanded that a Bill of Rights be added to the Constitution?
a)
Federalists
b)
Anti-Federalists
28.
Who is known as the "father" of the Constitution?
a)
George Washington
b)
George Mason
c)
John Adams
d)
James Madison
29.
Which of the following is something ALLOWED for Congress under the Articles?
a)
Coining Money
b)
Taxing
c)
Enforcing laws
d)
creating a President
30.
What was the name of the law passed in 1787 that created new states like Ohio and Indiana?
a)
Land Ordinance
b)
Northwest Ordinance
c)
Articles of Confederation
d)
Treaty of Paris
31.
What is the name for a change or addition to the Constitution?
a)
Federalism
b)
Amendment
c)
Ratification
d)
Veto
32.
The Federalist Papers were a series of newspaper articles published in 1787 and 1788 to win support for the
a)
right of the colonies to rebel against Great Britain
b)
right of a state to secede from the Union
c)
ratification of the United States Constitution
d)
construction of an interstate canal system
33.
Executive branch
Legislative branch
Judicial branch
Legislative branch
Judicial branch
a)
Separation of Powers
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Individual Rights
34.
When the Congress disagrees with a law President Obama is trying to pass they can veto the law. This action is an example of...
a)
Checks and balances
b)
Separation of powers
c)
Individual rights
35.
What are the 2 parts of our Congress?
a)
The President and the Vice President
b)
House of Representatives and the Senate
c)
Pinky and the Brain
d)
Judicial Branch and Executive Branch
36.
What is the main job of the Judicial Branch?
a)
Declare if laws are constitutional
b)
Enforce laws
c)
Make laws
d)
Calling Batman
37.
What Branch of Government writes laws?
a)
The President
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Legislative Branch
d)
Check and Balances
38.
What is the highest court in the Judicial Branch called?
a)
Congress Court
b)
Judge Judy
c)
County Court
d)
Supreme Court
39.
Which branch of government enforces the laws?
a)
Judicial Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Local cops
d)
Legislative Branch
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