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8th Grade SS Unit 2 Review

Total questions: 89

Worksheet time: 1hrs 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The first written plan for the government of the United States was called the
a)
American Constitution
b)
Articles of Confederation
c)
Colonial Confederation
d)
Constitution of the United States
2.
The primary function of the state judicial branch is to 
a)
make laws for the state.
b)
implement laws of the state.
c)
interpret the laws of the state.
d)
none of the above.
3.
 The United States first attempt at a national government was ________________________.
a)
Olive Branch Petition
b)
US Constitution
c)
Articles of Confederation
d)
The Federalists Papers
4.
Popular Sovereignty means a government created by _____________ in order to govern themselves.
a)
the King
b)
the President
c)
the people
d)
the Supreme Court
5.
Power of the government is divided between state and national governments is ___________.
a)
Popular Sovereignty
b)
Federalism
c)
Checks and Balances
d)
Republicanism
6.
 When people are represented in government by elected representatives.
a)
Republicanism
b)
Federalism
c)
Popular Soveriegnty
d)
Limited Government
7.
Which amendment gives you freedom of Speech, Press, Religion, Petition and Assembly?
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th
8.
Which amendment gives protection from unreasonable search and seizure?
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th
9.
Which amendment gives you right to a jury in civil cases?
a)
7th
b)
8th
c)
9th
d)
10th
10.
The first political parties in the United State were established in the 1790s largely because of political differences between--
a)
John Adams and Benjamin Franklin
b)
Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Paine
c)
George Washington and James Madison
d)
Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton
11.

What did the Louisiana Purchase do?

a)

Nothing really

b)

Doubled the size of America

c)

Tripled the size of America

d)

Quadrupled the size of America

12.
Why do we have 3 branches of government instead of 1 branch?
a)
to mix things up
b)
we like odd numbers
c)
to limit power
d)
that is what they had in England
13.
What type of government votes for officials to serve the will of the people?
a)
Federal Government
b)
Monarchy
c)
Dictatorship
d)
Representative Government
14.
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
15.
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 
16.
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
17.
These are personal liberties (freedoms) and privileges guaranteed to every citizen
a)
Individual Rights
b)
Separation of Powers
c)
Limited Government
18.
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
19.
Under the Articles of Confederation, the government consisted of _______________ branch of government.
a)
3
b)
2
c)
1
d)
4
20.
Under the Articles of Confederation Congress could only pass a law if ____________ out 13 states agreed. 
a)
13
b)
8
c)
9
d)
10
21.
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.
22.
The Articles of Confederation created a _________________ type of government.
a)
strong
b)
average
c)
weak
d)
federal
23.
In the Articles of Confederation, where was most of the government power placed?
a)
The States
b)
The National Government
c)
The Continental Congress
d)
The Legislative Branch
24.

Under the Articles of Confederation, the government could

a)

sign treaties and create taxes

b)

declare war and create taxes

c)

sign treaties and declare war

d)

none of the above

25.
What did Shays' Rebellion help Americans realize they needed?
a)
A strong national government
b)
A stronger militia
c)
A common currency
d)
The ability to sign peace treaties
26.

One of the major issues debated at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia was -

a)

proposing a new strategy to proceed with the abolition of slavery

b)

creating a plan for representation of both large and small states

c)

whether or not to remain neutral in the French Revolution

d)

if Missouri should be allowed to join the country as a free state

27.

The founding fathers combined the ideas of the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan to come up with -

a)

Compromise of 1820

b)

Three-fifths compromise

c)

Great Compromise

d)

Constitutional Convention

28.

During the Constitutional Convention, James Wilson and Roger Sherman proposed the Three-Fifths Compromise which dealt with how

a)

the government would pass protective tariffs in order to help northern businesses prosper

b)

Maine and Missouri would be crated as slave and free states to keep the balance of power

c)

slaves would be counted as population for representation and taxation purposes

d)

women would be represented in the newly created legislative branch

29.

Which of the following best explains why the Anti-Federalists were opposed to ratification of the US Constitution?

a)

the federal government wouldn't become too powerful because it would share power with the states and individuals

b)

the system of checks and balances would keep one branch of government from becoming too strong

c)

the new central government would take too much power away from the states and people

d)

under the new government slaves would only count at three-fifths of a person for representation

30.

Anti-Federalist, such as George Mason, refused to ratify the new Constitution, but after much debate they agreed to approve it with the addition of the -

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

Bill of Rights

c)

Emancipation Proclamation

d)

Declaration of Sentiments

31.
Under the Three-Fifths compromise, which individuals counted as 3/5 of a free person when a census was taken?
a)
women
b)
Native Americans
c)
slaves
d)
children
32.
The Great Compromise called for a house of representatives and a Senate which is called-
a)
bicameral
b)
unicameral
c)
one camel
d)
Three camels
33.

What is a precedent?

a)

something done or said that becomes an example for others to follow

b)

a tax on imported goods

c)

a political party that believes in a strong central government

d)

a settlement of a dispute where each side gives up some demands

34.

Decisions that President Washington made that would influence the decision making of future Presidents are known as:

a)

Precedents

b)

Antecedents

c)

Amendments

d)

Predicates

35.

What did George Washington consider to be a grave danger to the new nation?

a)

France's influence

b)

growth of political parties

c)

national taxes

d)

settlers moving west

36.

President George Washington began the custom of consulting with his principal department heads, such as Secretary of State and Secretary of the Treasury, as a group. What did this practice eventually lead to?

a)

the creation of the Supreme Court

b)

the creation of the Cabinet

c)

the creation of the Senate

d)

the creation of the House of Representatives

37.

In what way did President George Washington set an important precedent?

a)

by recognizing Washington, DC, as the nation's capital

b)

by issuing the first pocket veto

c)

by stepping down after two terms

d)

by establishing the State of the Union address

38.

Which of the following best paraphrases the foreign policy advice given by George Washington in his Farewell Address?

a)

The United States should avoid permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world.

b)

The United States should give economic aid to needy countries anywhere in the world, but not military aid.

c)

The United States must work to prevent the growth of tyranny by any means necessary.

d)

The United States should take over other countries to help them become more like us.

39.

Which one of these is NOT a precedent of George Washington?

a)

serving only two terms

b)

creating a cabinet

c)

neutrality in foreign affairs

d)

abolishing slavery

40.

In his farewell speech, George Washington warned about the dangers of:

a)

political parties and foreign alliances

b)

The Presidency becoming too powerful

c)

Cold War with the Soviet Union

d)

Accumulating too much debt

41.

The Marbury v. Madison ruling is considered a landmark (important) case because it established the power of judicial review meaning that

a)

the Supreme Court can interpret the Constitution and decide what it means

b)

the Supreme Court can decide who gets federal commissions and who doesn't

c)

the Supreme Court can fire federal judges

42.

Which persident bought the Lousiana Territory

a)

George Washington

b)

James Madison

c)

John Adams

d)

Thomas Jefferson

43.

How much did the USA pay for the Louisiana Territory

a)

100 million

b)

55 million

c)

25 million

d)

15 million

44.

Lewis and Clark were famous because

a)

They bought Louisiana for the USA

b)

The explored the Louisiana Territory

c)

They fought for Napoleon's army

d)

The saved Washington from the British army

45.

What is the definition of representative government?

a)

state sponsored settlement of people to new territories

b)

political system where policies are created by representatives selected by the people

c)

refusal to obey laws as a form of protest

d)

policy of separating and not participation in international relationships

46.

What is the definition of ratification?

a)

political system in which representatives are responsible for governing

b)

approval of a document or policy

c)

political system in which power is shared between a national government and a state government

d)

privileges and liberties given to citizens

47.

What is the definition of constitution?

a)

membership in a society that comes with rights and duties

b)

a tract of land with a home on it

c)

forcing someone into service for an organization or government

d)

document outlining the fundamental principles and structures of a government

48.

What is the definition of amendment?

a)

an addition to a document

b)

government actions in relations to other countries

c)

creating new ideas, products or methods

d)

an agreement in which both sides give up some demands

49.

What is the definition of bicameral?

a)

remaining independent and not taking sides in an issue

b)

the withdrawal of a state from a union

c)

the practice of public officials given jobs or favors to supporters

d)

having, consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers comprised of the House of Representatives and the Senate.

50.

What is the definition of limited government?

a)

Government can do anything it wants without

b)

Government based on all leaders have to obey the laws.

c)

forcing someone into service for an organization or government

51.

What is the definition of individual rights?

a)

the first ten amendments to the US Constitution,

b)

rights to certain freedoms without interference from the government or other individuals.

c)

basic rights people are born with

52.

What was the goal of the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions

a)

To declare the Alien and Sedition Acts unconstitutional

b)

To get Adams kicked out of office

c)

To get Adams deported

53.

According to Jefferson and Madison, which amendment right did the Alien and Sedition Acts violate?

a)

The 2nd Amendment

b)

The 10th Amendment

c)

The 22nd Amendment

d)

The 1st Amendment

54.

What was the major foreign policy event that took place during Adam's presidency?

a)

The XYZ Affair

b)

A war with Spain

c)

Trying to move into Canada

d)

Trying to buy Hawaii

55.

True or false: The real goal of the Alien and Sedition Acts was to strengthen the Federalists and weaken the Democratic Republicans

a)

True

b)

False

56.

Which of the following was not part of the Alien Acts

a)

Gave Congress the ability to deport males from countries that the US is at war with

b)

Extended the time needed for citizenship

c)

Gave Adams the ability to declare war

d)

Gave Adams the ability to deport non-citizens who were thought to be plotting against the US

57.
Supreme court demonstrated its strength with the court case _________________
a)
Gibbons v. Ogden
b)
Scott v. Sanford
c)
Marbury v. Madison
d)
Worcester v. Georgia
58.
Marbury v. Madison stated that the Supreme Court can 
a)
veto a bill from Congress
b)
impeach the president of the United States
c)
count slaves for the purpose of representation
d)
declare a federal law unconstitutional 
59.
Which best explains judicial review?
a)
President appoints Supreme Court Justices.
b)
U.S. Senate approves or disapproves of Supreme Court Justices
c)
U.S. Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional 
d)
U.S. Senate can remove Supreme Court justices
60.
With Marbury v. Madison (1803), the Supreme Court established its power of...
a)
judicial review
b)
popular sovereignty 
c)
limited government
d)
checks
61.

The Alien and Sedition Act allowed the government stronger abilities to _________ foreigners.

a)

recruit

b)

allow

c)

deport

d)

jail

62.
What did the Sedition Act prohibit, or outlaw?
a)
public hearings
b)
public elections
c)
public meetings
d)
public opposition to the government
63.
Which of the following did the Sedition Act make illegal?
a)
To organize protests 
b)
To falsely criticize the government
c)
To print factual information about the government
d)
The sponsorship of immigrants to America
64.

This law made it possible for the President to deport immigrants out of the country.

a)

Alien Act

b)

Sedition Act

c)

Neutrality Act

d)

Jay's Treaty

65.
One major problem with the Articles of Confederation is that Congress could not ______ the citizens to raise money.
a)
tax
b)
ask
c)
demand
d)
force
66.

Why did Daniel Shays and other farmers rebel and start a fight in 1786?

a)

they were angry that the country didn't write a better Constitution

b)

they were in debt, their land was being taken and they were being thrown in prison

c)

they were angry that George Washington was leading the Congress

d)

None of the above

67.

Under the "Articles of Confederation" the state governments were __________ and the federal government was ___________.

a)

weak, strong

b)

closed, strong

c)

not allowed, weak

d)

strong, weak

68.

The Virginia Plan wanted representation based on _______.

a)

population of each state.

b)

number of state delegates.

c)

one state, one vote

d)

delegates appointed by the president.

69.

Who is known as the leader of the Federalists?

a)

Alexander Hamilton

b)

John Adams

c)

Patrick Henry

d)

Benjamin Franklin

70.

The Federalist and Anti-Federalists groups are known as _______________.

a)

Governing Groups.

b)

Political Parties.

c)

Militia's.

d)

Delegates.

71.

Federalists believed that the Articles of Confederation were a ________ and set up a ________ National Government.

a)

Success, Strong.

b)

Success, Weak.

c)

Failure, Weak.

d)

Failure, Strong.

72.

The ___________ are for the ratification (approval) of the U.S Constitution.

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

c)

Whiggs

d)

Representatives

73.

The ___________ are NOT for the ratification (approval) of the U.S Constitution.

a)

Anti-Federalists.

b)

Federalists.

c)

Whiggs.

d)

Supreme Court Justices.

74.

The "Federalist Papers" were written to:

a)

Explain and convince the people into supporting the new U.S Constitution.

b)

spark a new revolution among the American people against their government.

c)

oppose a strong centralized government.

d)

create a new monarchy.

75.

Anti-Federalists were in favor of:

a)

States Rights and the protection of individual rights.

b)

A strong Central Government.

c)

A Monarchy (King & Queen) to rule over the country.

d)

a powerful National Government

76.

How did the Federalists and Anti-Federalists "compromise" to ratify (approve) the U.S Constitution?

a)

The added the Bill of Rights (First 10 Amendments)

b)

They outlawed cruel and unusual punishment.

c)

Ensured due process of the law.

d)

The Federalists threatened the Anti-Federalists to war.

77.

Popular sovereignty requires ________.

a)
rule of law
b)
separation of powers
c)
consent of the governed
d)
federalism
78.
What did the Federalists want?
a)
States to govern themselves
b)
To be governed by England
c)
A strong federal government
d)
A new leader for the House of Representatives
79.
What did Anti-Federalists believe?
a)
States to have power to govern themselves
b)
No state government, only Federal
c)
Less power for the states, more for the national government
d)
A strong central government for the US
80.

Who was Washington's Secretary of the Treasury?

a)

Alexander Hamilton

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

Henry Knox

d)

Edmund Randolph

81.

This person was in favor of the Federal government taking on the debts of the states.

a)

Jefferson

b)

Hamilton

82.

Jefferson believed the Bank of the United States was _______________.

a)

a good idea

b)

necessary and proper

c)

unconstitutional

83.

Hamilton believed the Bank of the United States was constitutional due to the _______________________.

a)

Washington told him it was ok.

b)

Necessary and Proper Clause

c)

The Constitution specifically stated the bank should be created

84.

What were the main arguments of the Federalists in favor of a loose interpretation of the Constitution?

a)

Flexibility and adaptability to changing circumstances

b)

Resistance to change

c)

Rigidity and inflexibility

d)

Adherence to the original text

85.

What were the main arguments of the Anti-Federalists in favor of a strict interpretation of the Constitution?

a)

To increase taxes and reduce representation for the people

b)

To limit the power of the federal government and protect individual rights

c)

To expand the power of the federal government and limit individual rights

d)

To promote a monarchy and suppress states' rights

86.

What is the significance of the Necessary and Proper Clause in the interpretation of the Constitution?

a)

It grants the President the power to veto any law passed by Congress

b)

It has no significance in the interpretation of the Constitution

c)

It grants Congress the power to make laws necessary and proper for carrying into execution the powers enumerated in the Constitution.

d)

It limits the power of Congress to make laws

87.

How does the Necessary and Proper Clause impact the balance of power between the federal and state governments?

a)

It has no impact on the balance of power between federal and state governments

b)

It gives the state governments more power than the federal government

c)

It allows Congress to make laws necessary for carrying out its enumerated powers.

d)

It limits the power of Congress to make laws

88.

What is the importance of the Bill of Rights in the interpretation of the Constitution?

a)

It is outdated and irrelevant in modern society

b)

It only applies to certain groups of people

c)

It outlines the fundamental rights and freedoms of the people, which must be upheld and protected by the government.

d)

It has no importance in the interpretation of the Constitution

89.

How do loose constructionists interpret the Bill of Rights?

a)

Loose constructionists interpret the Bill of Rights as outdated and irrelevant.

b)

Loose constructionists interpret the Bill of Rights narrowly and strictly.

c)

Loose constructionists interpret the Bill of Rights as unconstitutional.

d)

Loose constructionists interpret the Bill of Rights broadly and flexibly.