WorksheetsReview of Unit 1
Total questions: 101
Worksheet time: 1hrs 2mins
Do you remember anything about Unit 1?
¿Recuerdas algo de la Unidad 1?
Which idea is best expressed in this excerpt?
Which concept is being addressed in the above quote?
Which concept is being addressed in the above quote?
Which statement reflects the ideas put forth by Montesquieu?
What is the belief that individuals are born with basic rights that cannot be taken away by government?
natural law
social contract
separation of powers
consent of the governed
John Locke had the idea of _______, which stated that individuals are born with basic rights that can't be taken away by government.
natural laws
separation of powers
natural rights
social contract
What is it called when three branches of government have their own distinct powers?
checks and balances
separation of powers
natural law
consent of the governed
What were John Locke's 3 natural rights?
Life, Liberty, pursuit of happiness
Live, Laugh, Love
Life, Liberty, Property
Life, Speech, Religion
Thomas Jefferson used John Locke's natural rights in which famous U.S. document?
U.S. constitution
Declaration of independence
English Bill of Rights
Magna Carta
Which Enlightenment thinker had the idea of checks and balances and separation of powers?
John Locke
Baron de Montesquieu
An agreement among the people and the government is called a
natural law
separation of powers
check
social contract
“To secure these rights, Governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.”
Which Enlightenment idea is expressed in this statement?
a pamphlet published by Thomas Paine in 1776 to convince the American colonists to support becoming independent from England
Magna Carta
Mayflower Compact
English Bill of Rights
Common Sense
a government document that expanded the powers of the English Parliament and expanded the rights of the people, as well as further limited the rights of the king; written by the members of the English Parliament in 1689
Magna Carta
Mayflower Compact
English Bill of Rights
Common Sense
a government document that limited the power of the king of England and protected the rights of the nobility; written by the English nobles in 1215
Magna Carta
Mayflower Compact
English Bill of Rights
Common Sense
an agreement between individuals that created a government that would provide order and protect the rights of the colonists; written by a group of English Puritans in Massachusetts in 1620
Magna Carta
Mayflower Compact
English Bill of Rights
Common Sense
popular or representative system where the people create and run their own government
limited government
rights
due process
rule of law
self-government
All people must follow the laws, and the laws should be enforced fairly.
limited government
rights
due process
rule of law
self-government
People have the right to fair and reasonable laws. Officials have to follow rules when enforcing laws and need to treat all people in the same way.
limited government
rights
due process
rule of law
self-government
A government that has been limited in power by a constitution, or written agreement.
limited government
rights
due process
rule of law
self-government
What did the colonists support because of the influence of Common Sense?
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Magna Carta
Mayflower Compact
What is the connection between all the documents that we studied?
self-government
limited (constitutional) monarchy
socialism
communism
What are a few of the documents that influenced the Founding fathers?
Magna Carta, Common Sense, Constitution
Magna Carta, Preamble, English Bill of RIghts
Magna Carta, Common Sense, English Bill of Rights
Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact, Emancipation Proclamation
Benchmark: SS.7.C.1.3 Complexity: DOK1
Which country did the Declaration of Independence free?
Great Brittain
Africa
United States of America
Canada
The Articles of confederation create a government that was too...
Strong
Weak
Unfair
Strict
The United States Constitution was written to replace...
The Declaration of Independence
The Magna Carta
The Articles of Confederation
The Charters of the Virginia Company of London
A grievance is a ________
punishment
document
right
complaint
The Magna Carta accomplished which of the following?
Limited powers of the king, allowed for trial by jury
No false imprisonment (can't be arrested/jailed for no reason) and a right to a trial by jury
Taxes can't be raised without approval of nobles, all free men protected equally by law
All of these are true
The Mayflower Compact is the first example in America of _____.
divine oversight of government
popular sovereignty
democratic self-government
constitutional monarchy
Which document established fair punishment for crimes?
Mayflower Compact
Common Sense
Magna Carta
English Bill of Rights
Which document was written by Thomas Paine?
Social Contract
Common Sense
Mayflower Compact
Declaration of Independence
Which one established self-government in the American colonies?
Magna Carta
English Bill of Rights
Social Contract
Mayflower Compact
Which one established the idea of limited government?
Magna Carta
Mayflower Compact
English Bill of Rights
Social Contract
A pamphlet published by Thomas Paine in 1776 to convince the American colonists to support becoming independent from England.
English Bill of Rights
Common Sense
Mayflower Compact
Magna Carta
A government document that expanded the powers of the English Parliament and expanded the rights of the people, as well as further limited the rights of the king; written by the members of the English Parliament in 1689
Common Sense
English Bill of RIghts
Cato's Letters
Mayflower Compact
A government document that limited the power of the king of England and protected the rights of the nobility; written by the English Nobles in 1215.
Magna Carta
Mayflower Compact
English Bill of Rights
Common Sense
An agreement between indviduals that created a government that would provide order and protect the rights of the colonists; written by a group of English Puritans in Massachusetts in 1620.
English Bill of Rights
Mayflower Compact
Magna Carta
Cato's Letters
Why were the Articles of Confederation replaced instead of just strengthened?
The federal government was far too weak and couldn't enforce its laws.
The national courts ruled that it must be replaced because it had too much power.
Daniel Shays and the angry farmers said that it must be replaced because they were in debt.
How was power distributed under the Articles of Confederation?
States had more power than the central government.
Central government had more power than state governments.
Both central and state governments had equal power.
What was the only branch of federal government under the Articles?
legislative
executive
judicial
Mrs. Hoover's dog Mugs. He is totally the boss.
How could the Articles of Confederation be changed?
Unanimous approval
9/13 states had to approve
7/13 states had to approve
How could a law be passed under the Articles of Confederation?
Unanimous approval
9/13 states had to approve
7/13 states had to approve
Which part of the Constitution establishes the goals and purpose of the government?
the Articles
the Amendments
the Preamble
Which part of the Preamble tells where the government get its power?
"in order to form a more perfect union"
"insure domestic tranquility"
"promote the general welfare"
"We the People"
What does the phrase "We the people" signify in the Preamble of the Constitution
Rule of Law- Everyone must follow the laws even people in gov.
Popular Sovereignty- Gov. gets its power from the people
Federalism- The national gov. and state gov. share power
Republicanism- Citizens vote for representatives in gov.
What does the Preamble of the US Constitution means when it says: establish justice
create an even better government that will make life better for all
make a fair and honest system for all
protect the country from other countries or groups that might try to harm us
to help people live healthy, happy, and prosperous lives
to keep peace and order in the US
What does the Preamble of the US Constitution means when it says: insure domestic tranquility
create an even better government that will make life better for all
make a fair and honest system for all
protect the country from other countries or groups that might try to harm us
to help people live healthy, happy, and prosperous lives
to keep peace and order in the US
What does the Preamble of the US Constitution means when it says: promote the general welfare
create an even better government that will make life better for all
make a fair and honest system for all
protect the country from other countries or groups that might try to harm us
to help people live healthy, happy, and prosperous lives
to keep peace and order in the US
What does the Preamble of the US Constitution means when it says: secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity
create an even better government that will make life better for all
make a fair and honest system for all
guarantee liberty and freedom for current and future generations
to help people live healthy, happy, and prosperous lives
to keep peace and order in the US
Which branch writes legislations (laws)?
True/False: The President can "check" the Judicial Branch by appointing justices to the Supreme Court.
True/False: The Legislative Branch can "check" the Executive Branch by overriding the President's veto with a 2/3 majority.
The ability of one branch of government to limit the power of the other branches of government is known as what?
Dividing up the functions or role of government is known as what?
The Constitution represents the idea of ___________ government.
Which of these excerpts from the United States Constitution best reflects the principle of checks and balances?
“This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States . . . shall be the supreme Law of the Land. . . .”
“The [listing] in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be [interpreted] to deny . . . others retained by the people.”
“All persons born or naturalized in the United States . . . are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.”
“Every Bill which shall have passed [Congress] shall, before it becomes a Law, be presented to the President of the United States.”
British Parliament
speaking or acting on behalf of another person or group
legislative (law-making) body of Great Britain
find or discover by investigation
tax
a short set of words to help you remember something
a fee charged by a government on a product, income, or activity
plans or actions related to managing an empire
Stamp Act
object strongly and publicly
act of the British Parliament that required colonists to buy a government stamp for almost every paper document including newspapers, legal documents, and even playing cards
to make something clear by describing it in more details or by revealing relevant facts or ideas
The French and Indian War was very _______________ for the British.
cheap
expensive
long
Who did the King feel should pay for the war?
British
colonists
Spain
What famous phrase did the colonists come up with?
Ain't nobody got time for that
No Taxation without Representation
Free the people
British people SMELL
The Stamp Act taxed all ________ goods.
paper
plastic
pollution
The colonists hope that the tax would be taken away, or ____________
repealed
lost
given
refocused
How did the colonist protest against the Stamp Act?
They refused to pay the tax
they boycotted british goods
They burned the stamped paper in the streets
All of the above
None of the above
What was the next item that the king decided to tax after the Sugar and Stamp Act?
paper Tax
clothing Tax
Money Tax
Tea Tax
What did the Quartering Act say?
British Soldiers could search your house without a cause to
Colonists had to pay a tax on thier houses
Colonists had to allow British Soldiers to stay in their homes
British Soldiers could seize any house they wanted
To refuse to buy goods from a certain source
Boycott
Tyranny
Militia
Townshend Acts
Tax on British goods such as paint, glass, lead, paper, and tea.
Quartering Act
Townshend Acts
Tea Act
Proclamation of 1763
Clash between Boston rioters and British Troops that left 5 colonists dead.
Boston Tea Party
Intolerable Acts
Boycott
Boston Massacre
Delegates meet to discuss Intolerable acts and boycott British trade
1st Continental Congress
2nd Continental Congress
Delegates meet to declare American independence from Great Britain
1st Continental Congress
2nd Continental Congress
What was the name of the law made to punish the Colonists for the Boston Tea Party?
Proclamation of 1773
Townshend Acts
Intolerable Acts
Tea Party Acts
What is a tax?
A tax is money people get from the government.
A tax is money people steal from the government.
A tax is money people pay to the government.
A tax is money people get when they win the lottery.
What is one reason the farmers in Massachusetts could not afford to pay the taxes on their farms?
There was a drought that ruined their crops
Most were soldiers who'd never been paid of their service
People were not interested in buying the crops they were selling
What did Daniel Shays' and his men do?
Burned down government buildings all over Massachusetts
Took over courthouses by going in armed and refusing to leave
Paid Native Americans to raid the houses of the wealthy and powerful
Challenged the US military to a battle
Why didn't the Articles of Confederation stop the rebellion sooner?
They were afraid of the militia and didn't want to make it worse
The militia was too well trained and had the support for the French military
They didn't have a military or the authority to stop it
They didn't want it to end, they supported what Shays and is men were doing
What did Shays' rebellion reveal about the Articles of Confederation?
That it was too similar to the British system
That it was too weak to succeed
That it was strong and resilient
That it was a successful model of government
Who was Daniel Shays?
A former soldier and farmer who was worried about losing his farm, so he started a rebellion
A tax collector from Massachusetts who had to go and collect money from the poor
He was the Governor of Massachusetts at the time of a huge rebellion by farmers
Whom would most likely demonstrate "tyranny?"
a rebel
a dictator
a member
a challenger
What is the definition of "unalienable?"
impossible to take away or give up
oppressive power
agreement
requires or forces
According to Jefferson, what is the main purpose of a government?
To see that people get richer
To make sure other countries are scared of them
To keep everyone's basic rights protected
To keep the peace by any means necessary
