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08 - 04 out of 09 - The New Nation (8.21-8.28)

Total questions: 131

Worksheet time: 3hrs 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Under the Articles of Confederation, the national government was very weak and the state government was very strong.
a)
True
b)
False
2.
Delegates met to discuss the ________________________ at the Constitutional Convention.
a)
The Constitution
b)
The Bill of Rights
c)
The Articles of Confederation
d)
The Revolutionary War
3.
What plan was made for the big states and based its amount of representatives off of population?
a)
The New Jersey Plan
b)
The Virginia Plan
c)
The Great Compromise
d)
Congress
4.
What is the name of the plan for the small states that determined the amount of representatives by giving each state one vote?
a)
The Great Compromise
b)
The Philadelphia Plan
c)
The New Jersey Plan
d)
The Virginia Plan
5.
What was the Great Compromise?
a)
A plan that allowed the small states to have more control.
b)
A plan that split Congress into two parts called the Senate and the House of Representatives.
c)
A plan that allowed the large states to have more power in the national government. 
6.
What is the three-fifths compromise?
a)
The answer to counting slaves in a state's population. 5 slaves would count as 3 free peoples' votes. 
b)
The answer to counting slaves in a state's population. 5 free people would count as 3 slaves votes. 
7.
How many states were needed to ratify the Constitution before it could be used?
a)
7 States
b)
9 States
c)
13 States
d)
10 States
8.
People who supported the Constitution were called _________________.
a)
Constitutionalists
b)
Anti-Federalists
c)
Federalists
d)
Anti-Constitutionalists
9.
What were the name of the people who did NOT support the Constitution?
a)
Federalists
b)
Anti-Constitutionalists
c)
Anti-Federalists
d)
Constiutionalists
10.
What was the name of the man who was president of the Constitutional Convention?
a)
James Madison
b)
George Washington
c)
Roger Sherman
d)
Benjamin Franklin
11.
What was the name of the man who came up with Virginia Plan?
a)
Roger Sherman
b)
James Madison
c)
George Washington
d)
Benjamin Franklin
12.
Which branch of government carries out the laws and has the President as the leader?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
13.
Which branch of government settles legal arguments?
a)
Judicial
b)
Legislative
c)
Executive
14.
Which branch of government makes the laws and is composed of the Senate and House of Representatives?
a)
Judicial
b)
Executive
c)
Legislative
15.
What is the name of the system that ensures that one branch of government does not become more powerful than another branch?
a)
Legislative
b)
Articles of Confederation
c)
Executive
d)
Checks and Balances
16.
The _________________________ is a list of individual rights of each person in the United States. 
a)
The Articles of Confederation
b)
The Bill of Rights
c)
The Constitution
d)
The Constiutional Convention
17.
The Land Ordinance of 1785 and the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 are considered achievements under the Articles of Confederation because they
a)
established processes for settling and governing the western territories
b)
settled boundary disputes with Great Britain and Spain
c)
provided the basic methods of collecting taxes and coining money
d)
created a system of state and federal courts
18.
A major weakness of government under the Articles of Confederation was that
a)
the large states received more votes in Congress than the small states did
b)
the national government could not enforce its laws
c)
too much power was given to the president
d)
state governments could not coin money
19.
At the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which problem was solved by the Great Compromise?
a)
developing the method of electing a president
b)
designating control of interstate commerce
c)
outlining the structure of the federal court system
d)
establishing the formula for representation in Congress
20.
Delegates at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 agreed to the Three-fifths Compromise to solve a dispute directly related to
a)
the power of the presidency
b)
representation in Congress
c)
a decision by the Supreme Court
d)
the addition of a bill of rights
21.
Which of the following was NOT a power given to the government under the Articles of Confederation?
a)
Conduct Foreign Affairs
b)
Collect Taxes
c)
Borrow Money
d)
Issue Currency
22.
Which of the following was a power given to the government under the Articles of Confederation?
a)
Draft an Army
b)
Regulate Trade
c)
Collect Taxes
d)
Issue Currency
23.
The United States is a republic because...
a)
Citizens rule through elected representatives.
b)
we have three branches of government.
c)
we have a bicameral legislative branch.
d)
we follow the rules of the Constitution
24.
Which of the following was NOT included in the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?
a)
Slavery Was Illegal
b)
Trade Regulations Between States
c)
Allowed Native American Land Claims
d)
Created Five New States
25.
Where did the Virginia Plan want power to be placed in the legislative branch?
a)
Amount of Taxes Collected
b)
Equal for Every State
c)
Size of Army
d)
Population
26.
What was the agreement Roger Sherman created to create the current Legislative Branch of the United States?
a)
3/5ths Compromise
b)
The Great Compromise
c)
The Sherman Compromise
d)
The New Virginia Plan
27.
The 3/5ths Compromise dealt with this issue in the Constitution.
a)
Trade Regulations
b)
Controlling Inflation Across State Lines
c)
Counting Enslaved People in Tax Collection
d)
Counting Enslaved People in the Population
28.
The first 10 Amendments in the US Constitution are called...
a)
Articles of Confederation
b)
Bill of Rights
c)
The Founding Amendments
d)
The Airing of Grievances 
29.
The house that power is based on population in the Legislative Branch is called.
a)
Senate
b)
Republic
c)
House of Representatives
d)
Supreme Court
30.
This is part of the Judicial Branch.
a)
Senate
b)
Republic
c)
House of Representatives
d)
Supreme Court
31.

What country angered the United States in the XYZ Affair?

a)

United Kingdom (Britain)

b)

Spain

c)

Canada

d)

France

32.

What part of the Constitution provides a written guarantee of individual rights?

a)

A Bill of Rights

b)

B Preamble

c)

C Articles

d)

D Declaration of Independence

33.

One weakness of the Articles of Confederation was –

a)

F Congress had no power to tax or regulate commerce among states

b)

G it provided for a strong national government

c)

H every state elected its own president

d)

J large states had more votes than smaller states

34.

How many states had to vote in favor of the Constitution in order for it to become law?

a)

A all thirteen

b)

B one of the thirteen

c)

C nine of the thirteen

d)

D five of the thirteen

35.

Legislative, Executive, and Judicial are the –

a)

A three branches of government

b)

B parts of the Constitution

c)

C parts of the Articles of Confederation

d)

D branches of the British Parliament

36.

What document provided for a weak national government and no common currency?

a)

A Articles of Confederation

b)

B Constitution of the United States

c)

C Bill of Rights

d)

D Federal Papers

37.

The Great Compromise decided –

a)

F how many loyalists would be sent back to Great Britain

b)

G how many votes each state had in the Senate and House of Representatives

c)

H who would be the first President of the United States

d)

J the first ten amendments would constitute the Bill of Rights

38.

__________________________ are people who opposed the Constitution

a)

James Madison

b)

Federalist

c)

Three-Fifths Compromise

d)

Anti-Federalist

39.

______________ is the National, State, and local government share power; also refers to the division of power between the state and national government.

a)

Land Ordinance of 1785

b)

Federalism

c)

Anti-Federalist

d)

Shay's Rebellion

40.

_____________________ are people who supported the Constitution

a)

Federalist

b)

Anti-Federalist

c)

Articles of Confederation

d)

Constitutional Convention

41.

____________________________________ was an agreement to count three-fifths of a state's slaves in allotting Representatives, Presidential electors, and direct taxes.

a)

Great Compromise

b)

Three-Fifths Compromise

c)

Shay's Rebellion

d)

Federalism

42.

_____________________________ met between May and September of 1787 to address the problems of the weak central government that existed under the Articles of Confederation.

a)

Articles of Confederation

b)

Lost State of Franklin

c)

Great Compromise

d)

Constitutional Convention

43.

_____________________series of violent attacks on courthouses and other government properties in Massachusetts that began in 1786 and led to a full-blown military confrontation in 1787.

a)

Shay's Rebellion

b)

Northwest Ordinance of 1787

c)

Land Ordinance of 1785

d)

Great Compromise

44.

______________________________________ was the original constitution of the US, ratified in 1781, which was replaced by the US Constitution in 1789.

a)

Northwest Ordinance of 1785

b)

Articles of Confederation

c)

Constitution Convention

d)

Federalist

45.

The _________________________ was a standardized system whereby settlers could purchase title to farmland in the undeveloped west.

a)

Shay's Rebellion

b)

Northwest Ordinance of 1787

c)

James Madison

d)

Land Ordinance of 1785

46.

__________________________ provided a method for admitting new states to the Union from the northwest territory.

a)

Northwest Ordinance of 1787

b)

Land Ordinance of 1785

c)

Great Compromise

d)

Anti-Federalist

47.

Why did Thomas Jefferson believe the U.S. should support the French in their fight against the British?

a)

Jefferson did not think this

b)

The French helped the colonies during the American Revolution

c)

The British helped the colonies during the American Revolution

48.

Why did Washington want to remain "neutral"?

a)

Washington believed it was the safest plan for the U.S. in the long run bc war is expensive

b)

Washington believed it was not the safest plan for the U.S. in the long run bc war is expensive

49.

Even though the British were seizing our ships, why did Washington want to prevent another war?

a)

we could not afford to go to war

b)

he believed we owed the British our ships after beating them in the Revolution

50.
What was the first national government of the U.S.?
a)
Constitution
b)
Articles of Confederation
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)
Articles of Impeachment
51.
What is a constitution?
a)
A law that declares someone to be guilty of a crime
b)
How healthy a person is
c)
A document that contains the basic rules for government
d)
A document created by gathering other documents together
52.
Which of the following statements is true of the Articles of Confederation?
a)
It created a permanent standing army
b)
It got rid of state governments
c)
It was copied from the government of Scotland
d)
The national government had no power to tax
53.
What did the Northwest Ordnance of 1787 do?
a)
Allowed slavery in the Northwest Territory
b)
Bought the Northwest Territory from Britain
c)
Created rules for how to create new states
d)
Banned Americans from living in the Northwest Territory
54.
Why were countries like Spain and Britain treating the U.S. so badly?
a)
Because the Americans were too weak to do anything about it
b)
They feared Amercan military
c)
They hated the U.S. for keeping slavery
d)
They were trying to hurt France
55.
What is a tariff?
a)
An income tax
b)
A tax on imported goods
c)
A property tax
d)
A poll tax
56.
Which of the following is true of the U.S. economy under the Articles of Confederation?
a)
It flourished because of trade with Britain
b)
It suffered because of famine
c)
States cooperated extensively over economic matters
d)
The states, and the national government, had huge debts
57.
Why was Shays' Rebellion seen as a big problem?
a)
It showed that the government was too strong
b)
It showed that the government was very weak
c)
It showed that the British were encouraging Americans to rebel against the government
d)
It turned John Adams and Thomas Jefferso against each other
58.

Which president was not very popular as president because of some of the decisions he made?

a)

George Washington

b)

John Adams

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

James Madison

59.

True or False? President John Adams kept our young nation out of a war between France and England, even though some people urged him to join the war.

a)

True

b)

False

60.

Who was it that established the Bank of the U.S. and our system of money?

a)

Benjamin Franklin

b)

Alexander Hamilton

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

James Madison

61.

The purpose of the Supreme Court is to __________.

a)

balance the legislative branch

b)

review laws to decide if they are constitutional

c)

settle conflicts the president causes

d)

check the lower court judges for conduct

62.

In 1803, ​ (a)   offered to sell Louisiana to the ​ (b)   . ​ (c)   was president by this time. He agreed to buy it for ​ (d)   .

Choose from the below words
France
United States
Thomas Jefferson
$15 million
63.

The Louisiana Territory began at the ___________ and moved west.

a)

Mississippi River

b)

Rocky Mountains

c)

Missouri River

d)

Pacific Ocean

64.

In 1804, Lewis and Clark began their ​ (a)   . They set out from the ​ (b)   city of ​ (c)   . They traveled all the way to the ​ (d)   . Their trip took them across plains, through rivers, and over the ​ (e)   .

Choose from the below words
expedition
frontier
St. Louis, Missouri
Pacific Ocean
Rocky Mountains
65.

Who advised President Washington about money and the treasury?

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

Alexander Hamilton

c)

James Madison

d)

Henry Knox

66.

Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson's different points of view led to the formation of ___________.

a)

the Louisiana Purchase

b)

an American navy

c)

a new policy of isolationism

d)

two political parties

67.

Leaders can turn into tyrants. What are tyrants?

a)

people who give advice to the president

b)

parts of the government

c)

rulers who are cruel to their people

d)

groups of people who share ideas

68.

Which detail supports the opinion that the Louisiana Purchase was a good idea?

a)

It doubled the size of the United States.

b)

Louisiana was named for King Louis of France.

c)

Sacajawea traveled with Lewis and Clark.

d)

The United States bought it from France.

69.

What did the Monroe Doctrine say to the countries of Europe?

a)

Come and see our new nation!

b)

We will not get involved in your wars.

c)

Stay out of the New World!

d)

We want more trade with Europe.

70.

After the Revolutionary War, colonists needed to______________

a)

Create a new government

b)

Create a new army

c)

Create a new navy

d)

Form new allies in Europe and elsewhere

71.

The Articles of Confederation were __________

a)

The first attempt at a national government

b)

The only attempt at a national government

c)

Written by Benjamin Franklin

d)

Written by George Washington

72.

The word suffrage means _______

a)

Right to practice any religion

b)

Right to peacefully protest

c)

Right to vote

d)

Right to own weapons

73.

The first written constitution in the colonies was in_______________

a)

New York

b)

Connecticut

c)

New Jersey

d)

Maryland

74.

The oldest state constitution that is still in effect today is in ____________

a)

Rhode Island

b)

Massachusetts

c)

Delaware

d)

Virginia

75.

a system of government in which states share power with a national government.

a)

Capitalism

b)

Federalism

c)

Nationalism

d)

Judicial review

76.

the head of the Supreme Court.

a)

chief official

b)

chief justice

c)

head judge

d)

Attorney general

77.

Thomas Jefferson and his party ​the​ (a)   supported a ​ (b)   interpretation of the constitution.

Alexander Hamilton and his party, the ​ (c)   , supported a ​ (d)   interpretation of the the constitution.

Choose from the below words
strict
Democratic-Republicans
loose
Federalists
moderate
extreme
Independents
Conservatives
78.

of or relating to the central government.

a)

national

b)

federal

c)

executive

d)

regional

79.

the power of the judicial branch to review laws and potentially declare them unconstitutional.

a)

judicial process

b)

due process

c)

judicial review

d)

the Judiciary Act

80.

an interpretation of the Constitution that says the government has the power to do anything that is not specifically denied by the Constitution.

a)

loose interpretation

b)

strict interpretation

c)

mutual intrepretation

d)

fringe intrepretation

81.

an interpretation of the Constitution that maintains that the federal government has authority to do only what the Constitution specially states it can do.

a)

official interpretation

b)

loose interpretation

c)

strict interpretation

d)

federal interpretation

82.

a group of people organized to acquire and exercise political power.

a)

faction

b)

rival

c)

political party

d)

political teams

83.

Whose political viewpoint was opposed to the French Revolution?

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

John Adams

c)

Alexander Hamilton

d)

George Washington

84.
The Articles of Confederation was a document to 
a)
resolve the slavery conflict between the Northern and Southern states
b)
form a central government after the War for Independence
c)
provide a peace treaty following the French and Indian Wars
d)
declare freedom from the King of England and taxes on tea
85.
In 1787, Congress called a meeting about the Articles of Confederation to
a)
make the national government stronger
b)
decide what to do with the Northwest Territories
c)
discuss ways to stop tax rebellion
d)
borrow money to pay for the Revolutionary War
86.
States like Rhode Island, New Jersey, and Connecticut were opposed to the Virginia Plan because
a)
each state would get an equal number of votes
b)
larger states would have more votes
c)
smaller states would have more votes
d)
every state would have two votes
87.
The Great Compromise was made during the Constitutional Convention to
a)
represent states both by population and equal vote
b)
decide fair trade between the north and south states
c)
share power between the states and the federal government
d)
give the president the power to veto a bill that he opposes
88.
How did the Constitutional Convention count slaves in the population?
a)
all slaves were counted
b)
5 slaves equaled 3 free men
c)
only male slaves were counted
d)
3 slaves equaled 2 free men
89.
What are the three branches of government?
a)
Executive, Senate, Legislative
b)
Federal, Judicial, Executive
c)
Legislative, Executive, Representative
d)
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
90.
A system of "Checks and Balances" is important because
a)
it provides the President with a way to sign bills into law
b)
no branch of government should have too much power
c)
the government needs a good way to pay for supplies
d)
the Judges have a way to decide if laws are fair
91.
The Bill of Rights
a)
gives states the right to change unfair laws
b)
makes all the states follow the constitution 
c)
protects the rights and freedoms of all citizens
d)
protects the constitution from the need to be amended
92.
Why does the Constitution include a way to make amendments?
a)
judges need a way to keep unfair laws from hurting people
b)
to change the Constitution according to the will of the people
c)
so that the states can keep the president from becoming king
d)
without any new laws states can become too powerful
93.
Three patriotic leaders who participated in the Constitutional Convention were 
a)
George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, James Madison
b)
George Washington, Daniel Shay, James Madison
c)
George Washington, Benedict Arnold, James Madison
d)
George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Paul Revere
94.
In the Preamble to the Constitution the phrase "We the People" means
a)
the country will be governed by rich land owners
b)
that the government is chosen by its citizens
c)
states should require citizens to join the army
d)
states should require all citizens to vote
95.
A system of government in which people elect others to make laws for them is  
a)
tyranny
b)
representative democracy
c)
rule of law
d)
socialism
96.
Without ______________________, there are no leaders and laws to keep order.
a)
democracy
b)
government
c)
consent of the governed
d)
socialism
97.
The house that power is based on population in the Legislative Branch is called.
a)
Senate
b)
Republic
c)
House of Representatives
d)
Supreme Court
98.

What was a revolt by farmers who were hard hit by Massachusetts economic policy?

a)

Sharon's Rebellion

b)

Shelly's Rebellion

c)

Shays' Rebellion

d)

Shaylin's Rebellion

99.

Great Compromise

a)

A plan that split Congress into the House of Representatives and the Senate.

b)

A plan giving states with more people more representatives.

c)

To refuse to approve something.

100.

New Jersey Plan

a)

A plan giving each state the same number of representatives.

b)

A meeting where delegates came up with the Constitution.

c)

The introduction to the U.S. Constitution.

101.

Ratify

a)

To approve.

b)

A law.

c)

A change or improvement.

102.

What is the Preamble?

a)

A law.

b)

The introduction to the U.S. Constitution.

c)

Amendments to the U.S. Constitution that protect citizens' rights.

103.

What is Federalism?

a)

division of power between a central government and local government

b)

Checks the federal government

c)

The office of the President

d)

Congress

104.

POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY

a)

Power comes from the people

b)

Congress has power

c)

President can only make laws

105.

Why was federalists an appropriate name for Alexander Hamilton’s political party?

a)

because members believed in keeping the federal government weak

b)

because members believed in a strong federal government

c)

because members believed in a strict interpretation of the Constitution

d)

because members believed in the express powers of the Constitution

106.

To improve the financial situation of the United States, Alexander Hamilton wanted to

a)

establish banks in each state

b)

establish a national bank.

c)

encourage more farming.

d)

borrow more money to pay the country’s bills.

107.

Why did Thomas Jefferson oppose Hamilton’s national bank?

a)

He thought it would be too weak.

b)

He thought it was unconstitutional.

c)

He wanted a more powerful government.

d)

He believed in the implied powers of the Constitution.

108.

What did the disagreements between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson create?

a)

a rewritten Constitution

b)

a reformed Congress

c)

new cabinet members

d)

political parties

109.

Why was federalists an appropriate name for Alexander Hamilton’s political party?

a)

because members believed in keeping the federal government weak

b)

because members believed in a strong federal government

c)

because members believed in a strict interpretation of the Constitution

d)

because members believed in the express powers of the Constitution

110.

What was a basic difference in the beliefs of the Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans?

a)

The Federalists wanted to ally with France. The Democratic-Republicans wanted to ally with Great Britain.

b)

The Federalists were against taxation of states. The Democratic-Republicans supported it.

c)

The Federalists wanted a strong central government. The Democratic-Republicans wanted strong state governments.

d)

The Federalists wanted strong state governments. The Democratic-Republicans wanted a strong central government.

111.
A major weakness of the Articles of Confederation was that the major government powers  were kept by -
a)
Congress
b)
the national government
c)
large states
d)
the states
112.
Which of the following statements is true of the Articles of Confederation?
a)
It created a permanent standing army
b)
It got rid of state governments
c)
It was copied from the government of Scotland
d)
The national government had no power to tax
113.
Why were the Articles of Confederation meant to be weak?
a)
the founders feared a strong national government
b)
the founders feared tyranny
c)
the founders were afraid some states would be more powerful than others
d)
all of the above
114.

If a law is unconstitutional, it may be thrown out by which branch of the government?

a)

the judicial branch

b)

the executive branch

c)

the legislative branch

d)

a veto

115.

Which branch of the government does the president head?

a)

the cabinet branch

b)

the executive branch

c)

the Supreme Court branch

d)

the branch called Congress

116.

The legislative branch

a)

writes laws

b)

enforces laws

c)

decided the fairness of laws

d)

is your in-laws

117.

An agreement in which both sides give something up to settle a disagreement

a)

majority

b)

amendment

c)

compromise

d)

pinky swear

118.

A change to the Constitution

a)

bill

b)

representation

c)

majority

d)

amendment

119.

The beginning of the Constitution is called...

a)

Ratification

b)

Preamble

c)

Chapter 1

d)

First Amendment

120.
There would be a system of checks and balances that would protect the government from any branch having ______ power.
a)
too much
b)
too little
121.

Why did the framers provide information about how to change the Constitution?

a)

They knew change would be necessary later.

b)

They knew that it was not a very good document.

c)

They thought the Constitution was perfect.

d)

The Articles of Confederation had a good system for change.

122.

What is the relationship between the Constitution and the Bill of Rights?

a)

The Bill of Rights lists rights the Constitution does not have.

b)

The Constitution was written after the Bill of Rights.

c)

The Bill of Rights was supposed to replace the Constitution.

d)

There is no relationship between the two.

123.

Who do the words, "We the people," refer to in the Constitution?

a)

the president and Congress

b)

the delegates at the Constitutional Convention

c)

James Madison and the other framers of the Constitution

d)

the citizens of the United States

124.

Everything Washington did set a ___

a)

Precedent

b)

Mess

c)

Law

125.

The _________________________________ was an agreement that large and small states reached during the Constitutional Convention of 1787 that in part defined the legislative structure and representation that each state would have under the United States Constitution.

a)

Constitutional Convention

b)

Articles of Confederation

c)

Great Compromise

d)

Federalism

126.

_____________________ are people who supported the Constitution

a)

Federalist

b)

Anti-Federalist

c)

Articles of Confederation

d)

Constitutional Convention

127.

__________________________ are people who opposed the Constitution

a)

James Madison

b)

Federalist

c)

Three-Fifths Compromise

d)

Anti-Federalist

128.

The action of signing or giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement, making it officially valid

a)

Veto

b)

Pocket Veto

c)

Filibuster

d)

Ratification

129.

Supporters of the Constitution and of a strong national government.

a)

Anti Consitution

b)

Constitutionalist

c)

Anti Federalists

d)

Federalists

130.

The provisions in the U.S. Constitution that prevent any branch of the U.S. government from dominating the other two branches.

a)

Limited Government

b)

Separation of Powers

c)

Great Compromise

d)

Checks and Balances

131.

The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

a)

Hamiltons Financial Plan

b)

Checks and Balances

c)

Bill of Rights

d)

Separation of Powers