WorksheetsW11 Checkpoint - Constitution Convention of 1787
Total questions: 46
Worksheet time: 26mins
In the ___each slave would count for 3/5 of a person for taxation and representation purposes.
Great Compromise
Three-Fifths Compromise
Virginia Plan
New Jersey Plan
Why is Shays's Rebellion an important event in U.S. history?
it was the beginning of the Civil War
it led to the passage of a new Constitution
it showed the strength of the Massachusetts militia
it displayed the power of the central government
What was the job of the 1 branch of government in the Articles Of Confederation?
Enforce laws
Make laws
Interpret whether a law is Constitutional
Promote westward expansion
When was the Constitutional Convention?
July 4, 1776
Between May and September of 1776
Between May and September of 1787
All of the Above
A Meeting of state delegates in 1787 in Philadelphia called to revise the Articles of Confederation but created a new government, the US Constitution.
Constitutional Convention
Continental Congress
Senate
House Meeting
A plan for representation that was supported by larger states since representation would be based on a state's population
Virginia Plan
New Jersey Plan
Great Compromise
Three-Fifths Compromise
A plan for representation that was supported by smaller states since representation would be equal for all states
Virginia Plan
New Jersey Plan
Great Compromise
Three-Fifths Compromise
The Magna Carta was signed by King John in __________
1250
1315
1215
1615
The English philosopher who said we are all born with natural rights is ________________
King John
John Rolfe
John Smith
John Locke
natural rights are also known as ___________
life rights
unalienable rights
equal rights
civil rights
DUE PROCESS MEANS THAT ALL CITIZENS ARE GUARANTEED __________________ EVEN THOUGH THEY HAVE COMMITTED CRIMES.
FOOD
A CAR
RIGHTS
LOVE
Which document established fair punishment for crimes?
Mayflower Compact
Common Sense
Magna Carta
English Bill of Rights
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 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
Montesquieu argued that the 3 branches of government should have power over each other and stop a branch if it got too powerful. This is known as ____________.
Checks and Balances
Liberty
Separation of Powers
Checks of Power
With ideas like the Separation of Powers, Baron de Montesquieu influenced this American document.
The Declaration of Independence
The Bill of Rights
The Magna Carta
The Constitution
How many branches is the government divided into based on Separation of Powers?
2
3
6
4
Believed that even the King should not take away a person's property and believed strongly in individual rights.
William Turqoisestone
William Blackstone
Billy Black
John Locke
Samuel Adams, Patrick Henry and Thomas Jefferson were...
Federalist
Anti-Federalists
James Madison, Alexander Hamilton and John Jay were....
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
An Anti Federalist believed...
There should be a weak central government
There should be a powerful central government
A strong central government would be able to...
Create rules and regulations for the entire nation
Give power to the states to create their own rules and regulations
Who makes up our Congress?
The Senate and House of Representatives
The Supreme Court
The President and his crew
Why did the Anti-Federalists demand a Bill of Rights?
they wanted to keep the government small
they wanted a provision for Taco Tuesday
they wanted to keep the government big and strong
they wanted to make sure individual states rights were protected
How did Federalists and Anti-Federalists "compromise" to ratify (approve) the U.S. Constitution?
they added the Bill of Rights (first 10 amendments)
ensured due process of law
they outlawed cruel and unusual punishment
the Federalists threatened the Anti-Federalists with war
They thought the Constitution gave the national government too much power.
federalist
antifederalist
The Federalist Papers were a series of newspaper articles published in 1787 to 1788 to win support for the
construction of an interstate canal system
ratification of the United States Constitution
right of the colonies to rebel against Great Britain
right of a state to succeed from the Union
What was the antifederalists' greatest concern about ratifying the United States Constitution?
lack of a bill of rights
lack of a federal court system
lack of legislative veto power
lack of a strong military
The Preamble lists the __________ of the United States Constitution
Grievances
Unalienable Rights
Purposes
Weaknesses
for the United States of America
to gain and keep peace in the United States
for ourselves and future generations
for all citizens throughout the United States of America
in order to begin a better national government
Article I
Creates the executive branch of government and gives the executive power to the president.
Creates the judicial branch of government, consisting of the Supreme Court and any inferior courts Congress creates.
Creates the legislative branch of the U.S. government, which includes the House of Representatives and the Senate. Together, they are called the Congress.
Enables the Constitution to be amended and sets rules for how to amend it.
Article II
Creates the executive branch of government and gives the executive power to the president.
Creates the judicial branch of government, consisting of the Supreme Court and any inferior courts Congress creates.
Creates the legislative branch of the U.S. government, which includes the House of Representatives and the Senate. Together, they are called the Congress.
Enables the Constitution to be amended and sets rules for how to amend it.
Article III
Creates the executive branch of government and gives the executive power to the president.
Creates the judicial branch of government, consisting of the Supreme Court and any inferior courts Congress creates.
Creates the legislative branch of the U.S. government, which includes the House of Representatives and the Senate. Together, they are called the Congress.
Enables the Constitution to be amended and sets rules for how to amend it.
Article IV
Enables the Constitution to be amended and sets rules for how to amend it.
Sets rules for the relationship among the states and for admitting new states, and guarantees each state will be a republic.
Explains that the Constitution would be ratified when nine states approved it.
Establishes the Constitution and other U.S. laws as the supreme law of the land, superior to state laws.
Article V
Enables the Constitution to be amended and sets rules for how to amend it.
Sets rules for the relationship among the states and for admitting new states, and guarantees each state will be a republic.
Explains that the Constitution would be ratified when nine states approved it.
Establishes the Constitution and other U.S. laws as the supreme law of the land, superior to state laws.
Article VI
Enables the Constitution to be amended and sets rules for how to amend it.
Sets rules for the relationship among the states and for admitting new states, and guarantees each state will be a republic.
Explains that the Constitution would be ratified when nine states approved it.
Establishes the Constitution and other U.S. laws as the supreme law of the land, superior to state laws.
Article VII
Enables the Constitution to be amended and sets rules for how to amend it.
Sets rules for the relationship among the states and for admitting new states, and guarantees each state will be a republic.
Explains that the Constitution would be ratified when nine states approved it.
Establishes the Constitution and other U.S. laws as the supreme law of the land, superior to state laws.
