WorksheetsArticles of Confederation to Constitution
Total questions: 58
Worksheet time: 29mins
What states were formed from the Northwest Territory?
Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin and Illinois
Ohio, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Indiana
Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota
Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Missouri
What plan of Government did the Constitution replace?
The United Colonies
Firm League
Articles of Confederation
The U.S. Constitution
What event was a sign to many that our first government wasn't working?
Northwest Ordinance
Shays' Rebellion
Philadelphia Convention
Bacon's Rebellion
Who was the president of the Constitutional Convention?
George Mason
James Madison
Roger Sherman
George Washington
Who is the "father of the Constitution"?
George Washington
George Mason
James Madison
Roger Sherman
Who wrote the Federalists Papers? (Check all that apply)
George Mason
Alexander Hamilton
John Jay
James Madison
What did the Great Compromise set up?
a 2 house legislature, made up of the Senate (2 per state) and the House of Representatives (based on population)
a separation of powers within our federal government by setting up 3 branches of government
a 2 house legislature, made up of 2 houses where representation is based on population
the executive branch, (president) a leader with limited powers
The process of approving the Constitution or amendments to it, is called:
Sufferage
Immunity
Ratification
Naturalization
The Constitution needed the approval of how many states to go into effect?
5
7
9
13
What was the agreement about how to count slaves for purposes of taxation and representation?
The Great Compromise
Taxation Compromise
Two-Thirds Compromise
Three-Fifths Compromise
In which principle do we elect our representatives?
Popular Sovereignty
Limited Government
Federalism
Republicanism
Which principle sets up 3 branches of government?
Popular Sovereignty
Limited Government
Separation of Powers
Individual Rights
Which principle states that government governs with the consent of the governed?
Federalism
Individual Rights
Popular Sovereignty
Republicanism
Which principle divides power between the federal government and state governments?
Limited Government
Federalism
Republicanism
Popular Sovereignty
Which principle protects our freedoms?
Popular Sovereignty
Republicanism
Individual Rights
Federalism
Which Article covers Ratification of the Constitution?
1
3
5
7
Which Article covers Relations Among the States?
2
4
6
7
Which Article covers the Legislative Branch?
1
3
6
7
Which Article covers the Executive Branch?
1
2
3
5
Which Article covers the Judicial Branch?
1
2
3
5
Which Article covers the process of how to amend the Constitution?
1
3
5
7
Which Article covers the supremacy of national laws?
2
4
6
7
Amendments can be proposed by:
2/3 vote of each house of Congress
Conventions in 1/2 of the state legislatures
Legislatures in 3/4 of the states
2/3 votes of the state senators
Amendments can be ratified by:
2/3 vote of each house of Congress
Conventions in 1/2 of the state legislatures
Legislatures in 3/4 of the states
2/3 votes of the state senators
What are the two sections of Congress called?
Senate and Supreme House
House of Representatives and General Assembly
Senate and House of Legislature
Senate and House of Representatives
What is the term used for a proposed law that has not been passed or enacted?
Amendment
Article
Bill
Ratify
How long is the term for a representative in the House of Representatives?
2
4
6
8
How long is the term for a Senator?
2
4
6
8
What was the purpose of the Federalists Papers?
oppose the Constitution
Attack the Anti-Federalists
Explain and defend the Constitution
Expose the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
Patrick Henry was specifically concerned about too much power resting with
the states
the President
Courts
Congress
Why did the Anti-Federalists feel that it was important for the Constitution to include a Bill of Rights?
Most of the state constitutions already had a bill of rights
The English Bill of Rights had proven effective for the colonies
The rights of women and minorities were not included in the Constitution
They feared that a strong central government would ignore basic rights
What persuaded the delegates to the Virginia Convention to finally ratify the Constitution?
They believed a bill or rights would be added to the Constitution
It had been ratified by 9 states, so it was already the law of the land.
James Madison's logical approach made sense to the delegates
Governor Randolph decided that the Federalists had the better argument
Presidents get elected through a process called the Electoral College. How many total electors are possible?
270
500
535
538
How many electoral votes does it take to win the Presidential Election?
218
220
268
270
Which term means to declare laws unconstitutional?
Elastic Clause
Judicial Review
Veto
Which term allows Congress to do what they declare to be necessary and proper?
Elastic Clause
Judicial Review
Veto
Which term allows the President to reject a bill?
Elastic Clause
Judicial Review
Veto
Which amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and fair trial?
2
4
6
8
Which amendment guarantees the right to bear arms?
2
4
6
8
Which amendment prohibits unreasonable search and seizures?
2
4
6
8
Which amendment prohibits cruel or unusual punishment?
2
4
6
8
Which amendment guarantees the right remain silent and states that you can't be tried for the same crime twice?
3
5
7
9
Which amendment states that we have rights that aren't listed in the Constitution?
3
5
7
9
Which amendment protects our 5 basic freedoms?
1
3
7
9
Which amendment demonstrates the principle of Federalism?
2
3
8
10
Which amendment states that we can't be required to quarter soldiers?
2
3
8
10
Which amendment lowered the voting age to 18?
20
22
24
26
Which amendment prohibits poll taxes?
20
22
24
26
Which amendment limited the President to 2 terms?
20
22
24
26
Which amendment gave Washington D.C. 3 electoral votes?
19
21
23
25
Which amendment gave former slaves the right to vote?
15
19
23
25
Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
15
19
23
25
Which amendment clarified the line of succession for president?
15
19
23
25
Which amendment made sure former slaves were considered citizens?
13
14
15
19
Which amendment abolished slavery?
13
14
15
19
Which branch of government decides if laws are carried out fairly?
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Which branch of government makes the laws?
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Which branch of government carries out the laws?
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
