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Era 03 Constitution DA Study Assignment

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Match the following

a)

protects against unreasonable searches and seizures

1.

4th Amendment

b)

Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press, Petition (Protest), and Assembly

2.

1st Amendment

c)

Addresses colonial treatment by the British Army

3.

3rd Amendment

d)

Due Process (Magna Carta)

No Double Jeopardy & Right to remain silent.

4.

5th Amendment

e)

Powers not delegated to the US by it to the US by Constitution are reserved for the states

5.

10th Amendment

2.

Why did the US have to draft an entirely new Constitution?

a)
The US had to draft an entirely new Constitution because the Articles of Confederation were deemed ineffective in governing the country.
b)
The US had to draft a new Constitution because the Articles of Confederation were too restrictive.
c)
The US had to draft a new Constitution because the Articles of Confederation were too modern.
d)
The US had to draft a new Constitution because the Articles of Confederation were too powerful.
3.

What was the cause of Shays Rebellion?

a)
The cause of Shays Rebellion was a surplus of crops and economic prosperity among farmers in Massachusetts after the American Revolutionary War.
b)
The cause of Shays Rebellion was a lack of political representation and taxation in Massachusetts after the American Revolutionary War.
c)
The cause of Shays Rebellion was economic hardship and frustration among farmers in Massachusetts after the American Revolutionary War.
d)
The cause of Shays Rebellion was a peaceful protest by farmers in Massachusetts after the American Revolutionary War.
4.

What even showed that the Articles of Confederation was not working and that we needed new more powerful federal government?

a)
The Boston Tea Party
b)
The Declaration of Independence
c)
The Louisiana Purchase
d)

Shays Rebellion

5.

What was wrong with the Articles of Confederation?

a)
The Articles of Confederation were too powerful and centralized
b)
The Articles of Confederation had several weaknesses, including the inability to levy taxes, regulate trade, and enforce laws.
c)
The Articles of Confederation had too many taxes and regulations
d)
The Articles of Confederation were too effective in enforcing laws
6.

Why was the Articles of Confederation so hard to amend?

a)
The Articles of Confederation could not be amended at all
b)
The process for amending the Articles of Confederation was too easy
c)
Only a simple majority vote was needed to amend the Articles of Confederation
d)
Unanimous approval from all 13 states was required for amending the Articles of Confederation.
7.

Why was each state coining their own money an issue?

a)
It created confusion and instability in the economy, making trade and commerce difficult.
b)
It increased the value of the currency
c)
It led to a more stable economy
d)
It made trade and commerce easier
8.

James Madison was a ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
Federalist
Anti-Federalists
9.

Alexander Hamilton was a ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
Federalist
Anti-Federalists
10.

In favor of ratification of a new constitution ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
Federalist
Anti-Federalists
11.

Thomas Jefferson was a ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
Anti-Federalist
Federalists
12.

Against increased power in the national government; for state power​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
Anti-Federalist
Federalists
13.

Against increased power in the national government; for state power​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
Anti-Federalist
Federalists
14.


(a)  

Would only ratify the constitution if a Bill of Rights was added.

Choose from the below words
Anti-Federalist
Federalists
15.


(a)  

“STRONG CENTRAL GOVERNMENT WILL PROVIDE ORDER & STABILITY"

Choose from the below words
Federalist
Anti-Federalists
16.


(a)  

“RIGHTS OF CITIZENS WOULD BE BETER PROTECTED BY HAVING BOTH FEDERAL & STATE LEVELS OF GOVT."

Choose from the below words
Federalist
Anti-Federalists
17.

How did the Magna Carta influence the Constitution?

a)
The Magna Carta influenced the Constitution by establishing the principle of limited government and the protection of individual rights.
b)
The Magna Carta had no influence on the Constitution
c)
The Magna Carta influenced the Constitution by promoting absolute monarchy
d)
The Magna Carta influenced the Constitution by advocating for the abolition of individual rights
18.

How did the Mayflower Compact influence the Constitution?

a)
The Mayflower Compact influenced the Constitution by establishing a monarchy
b)
The Mayflower Compact influenced the Constitution by promoting the idea of taxation without representation
c)
The Mayflower Compact influenced the Constitution by advocating for a strong central government
d)
The Mayflower Compact influenced the Constitution by establishing the idea of self-government and the consent of the governed.
19.

How did the English Bill of Rights influence the Constitution?

a)
It had no influence on the Constitution
b)
It expanded the power of the government
c)
It led to the establishment of a monarchy
d)
It served as a model for the protection of individual rights and limiting the power of the government.
20.

How did the Federalist Papers influence the Constitution?

a)
The Federalist Papers provided a series of essays that explained and defended the proposed Constitution, helping to gain support for its ratification.
b)
The Federalist Papers were written after the Constitution was already ratified
c)
The Federalist Papers had no impact on the Constitution
d)
The Federalist Papers argued against the Constitution
21.

Match the following grievance to how it was addressed in the Constitution

a)

He has refused to assent to laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good.

1.

Checks and Balances

b)

For suspending our legislatures & declaring themselves invested with power to legislate for us in all cases whatsoever.

2.

Seperation of Powers

c)

For quartering large bodies of armed troops among us

3.

3rd Amendment

d)

For issuing unfair “writs of assistance” and allowing the search and seizure of our personal property and homes

4.

4th Amendment

22.

Helped create legislative powers by creating Congress with a Senate & HOR

a)

Great Compromise

b)

3/5th Compromise

c)

2nd Amendment

d)

3rd Amendment

23.

Settled Issues between SMALL & LARGE STATES

a)

Great Compromise

b)

3/5th Compromise

c)

2nd Amendment

d)

3rd Amendment

24.

New Jersey Plan = Equal Representation = SENATE

Virginia Plan = Based on population = HOUSE OF REPS

a)

Great Compromise

b)

3/5th Compromise

c)

2nd Amendment

d)

3rd Amendment

25.

Created a process for determining legislative representation.

a)

Great Compromise

b)

3/5th Compromise

c)

2nd Amendment

d)

3rd Amendment

26.

est. how enslaved individuals would be counted for taxation.

a)

Great Compromise

b)

3/5th Compromise

c)

2nd Amendment

d)

3rd Amendment

27.

Who does the 3/5ths Compromise give more POWER to in the legislature?

a)

North

b)

South

c)

West

28.

1st Amendment

a)
The 1st Amendment guarantees the right to bear arms
b)
The 1st Amendment guarantees the right to trial by jury
c)
The 1st Amendment guarantees the right to private property
d)
The 1st Amendment guarantees the freedom of speech, religion, and the press, as well as the right to assemble and petition the government.
29.

Freedom of the Press = right whatever you want without fear of being arrested

a)

1st Amendment

b)

2nd Amendment

c)

3rd Amendment

d)

4th Amendment

30.

Petition & Assembly = peaceful protest

a)

1st Amendment

b)

2nd Amendment

c)

3rd Amendment

d)

4th Amendment

31.

Freedom of Religion = follow whatever religion you want

a)

1st Amendment

b)

2nd Amendment

c)

3rd Amendment

d)

4th Amendment

32.

Freedom of Speech = Say whatever you want without fear of being arrested

a)

1st Amendment

b)

2nd Amendment

c)

3rd Amendment

d)

4th Amendment

33.

bear arms

aka

own weapons

a)

1st Amendment

b)

2nd Amendment

c)

3rd Amendment

d)

4th Amendment

34.

No Quartering of Soldiers

a)

1st Amendment

b)

2nd Amendment

c)

3rd Amendment

d)

4th Amendment

35.

Passed because of the treatment towards the colonists by the British military

a)

1st Amendment

b)

2nd Amendment

c)

3rd Amendment

d)

4th Amendment

36.

Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.

a)

1st Amendment

b)

2nd Amendment

c)

3rd Amendment

d)

4th Amendment

37.

Protects against excessive surveillance by the government.

a)

1st Amendment

b)

2nd Amendment

c)

3rd Amendment

d)

4th Amendment

38.

Due Process = Magna Carta

a)

1st Amendment

b)

5th Amendment

c)

3rd Amendment

d)

4th Amendment

39.

Right to remain silent; NO double jeopardy; due process; eminent domain

a)

1st Amendment

b)

5th Amendment

c)

3rd Amendment

d)

4th Amendment

40.

What is Federalism?

a)

Federalism is a system of government in which power is divided between a central government and states.

b)
Federalism is a type of currency used in the United States
c)
Federalism is a type of animal found in South America
d)
Federalism is a type of music popular in the 18th century
41.

Define the Constitutional principle of limited government

a)
Unlimited government allows the government to have absolute power without any restrictions
b)
Limited government means the government can do whatever it wants without any checks or balances
c)

Limited government is a principle of government in which power is restricted by law and a constitution

d)
Constitutional principle of limited government refers to a government with no laws or regulations
42.

define separation of powers

a)
The separation of powers is a principle of government where power is held by the military to maintain national security
b)
The separation of powers is a principle of government where power is divided among different branches, such as the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
c)
The separation of powers is a principle of government where power is concentrated in one branch to ensure efficiency
d)
The separation of powers is a principle of government where power is divided among different countries to promote international cooperation
43.

Define Checks and Balances

a)

all branches powers are seperated

b)

each branch has some measure of influence over the other branches and may choose to block procedures of the other branches.

c)

divide power among the states and federal government

d)

Noone is above the law.

44.

Define popular sovereignty

a)
Popular sovereignty is the idea that only the wealthy and elite should have a say in government decisions
b)
Popular sovereignty means that the government has absolute power over its people
c)
Popular sovereignty is the belief that a ruler's authority comes directly from God
d)

Popular sovereignty refers to the principle that the authority of a state and its government is created and sustained by the consent of its people,

45.

Match the following

a)

Limits government authority in order to avoid abuses of power

1.

Federalism

b)

Governments power is limited by the restrictions set forth in the Constitution

2.

Limited Government

c)

limits placed on all branches of government by giving each branch a right to stop or amend the actions of another branch

3.

Checks and Balances

d)

Principle that the government is not all-powerful and may do only those things that the people have given it the power to do

4.

Popular Sovereignty

e)

Government by elected representatives of the people. Congress is filled with representatives

5.

Republicanism

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