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WorksheetsLC 2 Review
Total questions: 53
Worksheet time: 52mins
Where were the first battles of the American Revolution?
Trenton
Boston
Yorktown
Lexington & Concord
After the Battle of Saratoga, what country agreed to help fight for the Americans?
Mexico
France
Canada
Italy
The turning point of the war
Siege of Charleston
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Cowpens
A trial by jury is guaranteed by what amendment?
1
5
6
9
This amendment allows you to bear arms...
1
2
5
7
The idea that the people being governed hold their governments power
Shared Powers
Absolute Sovereignty
Popular Sovereignty
Federalism
A form of government where voters choose representatives to run their government for them
Federalism
Republicanism
Shared Powers
Popular Sovereignty
The sharing of powers between the federal and state governments
Shared Powers
Limits on Government
Federalism
The Constitution
What limits the governments power
The Governor
The Constitution
The President
Supreme Court
Which plan favored the large states?
Virginia Plan
Great Comprise
New Jersey Plan
Articles of Confederation
Which plan favored the small states?
Declaration of Indepence
U.S Constitution
New Jersey Plan
Virginia Plan
What is the role of the Legislative Branch?
Carry out the laws
Make the laws
Vetoes the laws
What is the role of the Executive Branch
Carries out the laws
Makes the laws
Interpret the laws
What is the role of the Judicial Branch?
Breaks the laws
Interpret the laws
Makes the laws
The FIRST official government of the United States following the Revolutionary War was known as ___________________.
The Magna Carta
The Bill of Rights
The U.S. Constitution
The Articles of Confederation
Correctly finish this statement: The first U.S. government had many flaws, such as __________________."
No legislative branch and no power to create a military
No Congress and the states had no independence or power
No President, no way to collect taxes, & no way to pay the military
Based on the US Constitution, the government is run by _________.
The President
Congress
The Supreme Court
"The People"
A system of __________ and __________ is used to keep any one branch of the government from being dominant, or having too much power.
checks and balances
power and authority
politics and philosophy
life and liberty
How is representation determined in the House of Representatives?
Equal for all states
Based on population
Based on Electoral College results
Based on ballot initiatives
How is representation determined in the Senate
Equal for all states
Based on population
Based on Electoral College results
Based on ballot initiatives
Which branch of government has the power to declare war?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
The Marbury v. Madison ruling marked the first time that
the Supreme Court ever met to discuss a case
the Supreme Court couldn't decide how to rule on a case
the Supreme Court struck down an act of Congress for being unconstitutional
Which Supreme Court case established judicial review?
McCullough v. Maryland
Marbury v. Madison
US v. Nixon
Baker v. Carr
Which of the following statements most accurately describes judicial review?
the power to nominate and appoint new judges
the power to reverse the decisions of lower courts
the power to review presidential actions
the power to declare laws unconstitutional
The Era of Good Feelings was marked by
a strong sense of national unity.
a rapid increase in immigration.
an end to warfare with France.
an expansion of states' rights.
What was the name of the foreign policy James Monroe created?
Monroe Dynasty
Monroe Doctrine
Monroe Empire
Monroe Presidency
The Monroe Doctrine wanted European Countries to stay out of the _____.
Western Hemisphere
Eastern Hemisphere
During Monroe's presidency, he and his secretary of state signed the Adams-Onis Treaty with Spain which gave the U.S. which piece of land?
California
Oregon
Alabama
Florida
The decision in Gibbons v Ogden (1824) addressed which of the following issues?
The issue of congressional privileges
The regulation of interstate commerece
The right of states to tax federal property
The Supreme Court's right to declare Congressional act unconstitutional
Which Supreme Court case decided if a state had the power to tax a federal agency?
Marbury v. Madison
McCulloch v. Maryland
Fletcher v. Peck
Gibbons v. Ogden
The Supreme Court decision in McCulloch v. Maryland and Gibbons v. Ogden dealt with-
freedom of speech
equal protection under the law
the supremacy of the national government
the rights of labor unions
What case established the federal government’s control over interstate commerce?
John Marshall
Elastic Clause
John Adams
Gibbons v. Ogden
The decisions in the cases of McCulloch v. Maryland and Gibbons v. Ogden strengthened the ...
power of the federal government.
power of the U.S. Treasury
power of the state governments.
power of the Judicial branch
Which success of Thomas Jefferson is reflected by the unorganized territory of the United States?
Britain signed a treaty creating new borders
Northwest Ordinance established new states
Western elections voted Federalists into power
France sold the lands of Louisiana
- - First vice president of the U.S.
- - Second president of the U.S.
- - Promoted the cause if independence at the Continental Congress
Which Founding Father's contributions are being described?
George Washington
John Adams
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
Which action contributed to the beginning of the War of 1812?
impressment of American sailors into the British navy
attacks on American ships by the Barbary Coast pirates
seizure of American ships by the Spanish navy
violations of American fishing rights on the Great Lakes
How did the War of 1812 affect the standing of the U.S. in world affairs?
European nations invited the U.S. to join the fight against Napoleon
The U.S. established its identity as an independent and powerful nation
foreign governments agreed to make loans to repair war damage
the U.S. was viewed as being the leader of the Western Hemisphere
Which controversial legislation of President John Adam's administration restricted citizens from criticizing the government?
the Embargo Act
the Monroe Doctrine
the Judiciary Act
the Alien and Sedition Acts
How did Washington's "Farewell Address" influence American foreign policy?
the U.S. led attempts to form international organizations that would seek peace
the U.S. attempted to remain neutral with foreign powers through the 19th century
the U.S. attempted to gain territory across the Americas
the U.S. sought new trading relationships with Asian powers
How did Britain and France violate the neutrality of American ships?
they forced Americans to trade their ships for supplies
they seized American ships and cargo
the refused to trade with America
they destroyed American ships
How did the Monroe Doctrine contradict statements in George Washington's farewell address?
Washington was against issuing doctrines of any kind
Washington believed America should stay out of foreign affairs but the Monroe Doctrine took a stance on foreign involvement in Latin America
Washington stated that America should colonize Latin America and the Monroe Doctrine warned to stay out of Latin America
Washington signed the Adams-Onis treaty and the Monroe Doctrine made it invalid
Francis Scott Key wrote which of these?
Federalist Papers
Common Sense
Star Spangled Banner
Battle Hymn of the Republic
Which two people were the founders of the first political parties?
Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton
Samuel Adams and John Adams
Thomas Paine and Alexander Hamilton
George Washington and Thomas Jefferson
The Treaty of Ghent ended which conflict?
Revolutionary War
War of 1812
French and Indian War
French Revolution
Which territory doubled the size of the U.S. in 1803?
Gadsen Purchase
Spanish Florida
Ohio River Valley
Louisiana Purchase
What president declares the Embargo Act?
Washington
Adams
Jefferson
During Adam's presidency, France and England were at war. This was a problem because
neither country wanted the United States to trade goods with the other.
he couldn't vacation in either France or England
his best friend was English
his best friend was French
a 1797 attempt by the French to bribe the United States by demanding money before discussing the French seizure of neutral American ships
XYZ Affair
Frigate
Alien and Sedition Act
ABC Affair
