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Constitutional era

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 56mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What was the 1st attempt at government in America?

a)
Constitution of the United States
b)
Articles of Confederation
c)
Magna Carta
d)
Declaration of Independence
2.

What was the plan that proposed a one-house legislature with equal representation in Congress?

a)
New Jersey Plan
b)
Virginia Plan
c)
Connecticut Plan
d)
Pennsylvania Plan
3.

What was the plan that proposed a bicameral legislature with representation in Congress determined by the population of the state?

a)
Connecticut Plan
b)
New Jersey Plan
c)
Pennsylvania Plan
d)
Virginia Plan
4.

Who wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights and what was its purpose?

a)
Benjamin Franklin
b)
George Mason
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
James Madison
5.

What was the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom and what did it promote?

a)
The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom promoted religious freedom and separation of church and state.
b)
The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom promoted the merging of church and state.
c)
The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom promoted religious intolerance and discrimination.
d)
The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom promoted the establishment of a state religion.
6.

Who wrote the Bill of Rights and what is its significance?

a)
John Adams
b)
James Madison
c)
George Washington
d)
Thomas Jefferson
7.

What document became the law of the land, replacing the Articles of Confederation?

a)
Declaration of Independence
b)
Magna Carta
c)
United States Constitution
d)
Emancipation Proclamation
8.

What was the goal of the Constitutional Convention and where did it take place?

a)
To create a new constitution for England, and it took place in London, England.
b)
To create a new constitution for France, and it took place in Paris, France.
c)
To create a new constitution for Australia, and it took place in Sydney, Australia.
d)
To create a new constitution for the United States, and it took place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
9.

What was the 3/5 compromise and what did it determine?

a)
The 3/5 compromise determined that enslaved individuals would be counted as five-thirds of a person for the purpose of determining a state's population and representation in the House of Representatives.
b)
The 3/5 compromise determined that enslaved individuals would be counted as one-fifth of a person for the purpose of determining a state's population and representation in the House of Representatives.
c)
The 3/5 compromise determined that enslaved individuals would be counted as three-fifths of a person for the purpose of determining a state's population and representation in the House of Representatives.
d)
The 3/5 compromise determined that enslaved individuals would not be counted as part of a state's population for the purpose of determining representation in the House of Representatives.
10.

What was the Great Compromise and what did it create?

a)
The Great Compromise created a unicameral legislature with only one house.
b)
The Great Compromise created a monarchy with a king and queen.
c)
The Great Compromise created a judicial branch with the power to interpret laws.
d)
The Great Compromise created a bicameral legislature with the House of Representatives and the Senate.
11.

What was Shays Rebellion and what were its causes?

a)
Shays Rebellion was an armed uprising in Massachusetts in 1786-1787 caused by economic hardships faced by farmers, high taxes, and lack of government support.
b)
Shays Rebellion was a peaceful protest against unfair trade policies.
c)
Shays Rebellion was a result of a dispute over land ownership.
d)
Shays Rebellion was a military coup led by the British.
12.

Who is known as the father of the Constitution and what is his contribution?

a)
James Madison
b)
Benjamin Franklin - He was a polymath and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.
c)
Thomas Jefferson - He was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence.
d)
George Washington - He was the first President of the United States.
13.

Who wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights?

a)
George Mason
b)
Benjamin Franklin
c)
James Madison
d)
Thomas Jefferson
14.

Who wrote the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom?

a)
George Washington
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
Benjamin Franklin
d)
John Adams
15.

Who presided over the Constitutional Convention?

a)
John Adams
b)
Benjamin Franklin
c)
George Washington
d)
Thomas Jefferson
16.

Who were the Federalists and what did they support?

a)
The Federalists were a political party that supported a weak central government and a strict interpretation of the Constitution.
b)
The Federalists were a social movement that supported the abolition of slavery.
c)
The Federalists were a religious group that supported the separation of church and state.
d)
The Federalists were a political party that supported a strong central government and a loose interpretation of the Constitution.
17.

Who were the Anti-federalists and what did they support?

a)
The Anti-federalists were individuals who opposed the ratification of the United States Constitution and supported a weaker central government.
b)
The Anti-federalists were individuals who supported the ratification of the United States Constitution and a weaker central government.
c)
The Anti-federalists were individuals who opposed the ratification of the United States Constitution and supported a stronger central government.
d)
The Anti-federalists were individuals who supported the ratification of the United States Constitution and a stronger central government.
18.

What is the Senate and how is its representation determined?

a)
The Senate is composed of 200 senators, with each state having four senators.
b)
The Senate is composed of 435 senators, with each state having a number of senators based on its population.
c)
The Senate is composed of 50 senators, with each state having one senator.
d)
The Senate is composed of 100 senators, with each state having two senators.
19.

What is the House of Representatives and how is its representation determined?

a)
The House of Representatives is one of the two chambers of the United States Congress. Its representation is determined by the population of each state.
b)
The House of Representatives is a group of elected officials who represent the interests of the executive branch.
c)
The House of Representatives is a judicial body responsible for interpreting laws and making legal decisions.
d)
The House of Representatives is a committee that oversees the budget and financial matters of the government.
20.

What is the role of the Legislative branch?

a)
Execute laws
b)
Make laws
c)
Interpret laws
d)
Enforce laws
21.

What is the role of the Judicial branch?

a)

Interpret the law

b)
Create and enforce laws
c)
Execute and enforce laws
d)

Make and enforc laws

22.

What is the role of the Executive branch?

a)

Enforce laws

b)
Represent the country in international affairs
c)
Interpret laws and make legal decisions
d)
Make laws and pass legislation
23.

What are amendments and what do they do?

a)
Amendments are changes made to the Constitution that remove or eliminate existing laws and rights.
b)
Amendments are changes or additions made to the Constitution that modify or update existing laws and rights.
c)
Amendments are changes made to the Constitution that have no effect on existing laws and rights.
d)
Amendments are changes made to the Constitution that only apply to certain states or regions.
24.

What is federalism and how many levels of government does the US have?

a)
Three
b)
Ten
c)
Five
d)
One
25.

What is the principle of separation of powers?

a)
The principle of separation of powers is the division of government powers among two branches: legislative and executive.
b)
The principle of separation of powers is the division of government powers among four branches: legislative, executive, judicial, and military.
c)
The principle of separation of powers is the division of government powers among two branches: executive and judicial.
d)
The principle of separation of powers is the division of government powers among three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial.
26.

What is the principle of checks and balances?

a)
A system in which the executive branch has complete control over the legislative and judicial branches.
b)
A system in which the legislative branch has complete control over the executive and judicial branches.
c)

A system in which each branch of government keeps the other from having too less power

d)
A system in which each branch of government has the ability to limit the power of the other branches.
27.

What does ratification mean?

a)
Rejection or disapproval
b)
Informal agreement
c)
Indifference or apathy
d)
Formal approval or acceptance
28.

What does bicameral mean?

a)
Having two separate rooms
b)

Having two separate chambers orhouses

c)
Having two separate buildings
d)
Having two separate floors

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