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Foundational Concepts and Principles

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 2hrs 42mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which statement argues against the Articles of Confederation?

a)

A strong central government is essential for stable governance.

b)

The Articles of Confederation created a harmonious balance of power between states.

c)

The decentralized power structure of the Articles of Confederation led to turbulent and ineffective governance.

d)

The central government under the Articles of Confederation was well-prepared for challenges.

2.

What did Washington do after hearing about Shays Rebellion?

a)

Led an army against the rebellion.

b)

Joined a Convention of state delegates.

c)

Stayed in retirement but sent his regards.

d)

Joined the rebellion in protest of the Articles.

3.

Which statement about attitudes toward the ratification of the U.S. Constitution is most accurate?

a)

The South showed weak support

b)

New England led in ratification

c)

The Middle States were divided in their support

d)

Mixed support was evident nationwide

4.

This map best illustrates

a)

Spain-US border disputes

b)

Britain-US land control fight

c)

US-states land control fight

d)

Native American-US border disputes

5.

A "firm league of friendship" of states best describes which government?

a)

the Constitution of the Republic

b)

the Articles of Confederation

c)

the Articles of Association

d)

the Constitution of the United States

6.

What did the Northwest Ordinance function as for settlers in the Northwest Territory?

a)

plan of government

b)

bill of rights

c)

land system

d)

state legislature

7.

What uprising occurred when Daniel Shay's petitions went unanswered?

a)

Greenwich Revolt

b)

Springfield's Uprising

c)

Boston Massacre

d)

Shay's Rebellion

8.

Which state had the most delegates at the Constitutional Convention?

a)

New York (NY)

b)

Pennsylvania (PA)

c)

Delaware (DE)

d)

New Jersey (NJ)

9.

Why did Anti-Federalist George Mason oppose the Constitution?

a)

Slavery wasn't prohibited and state laws are equal to federal laws

b)

State constitutions weren't considered and trade regulation was given to the federal government

c)

No rights are listed and federal laws overrule state laws

d)

A declaration of rights is included, but doesn't cover the federal government's enforcement powers

10.

Which event did not occur in 1787?

a)

Shay's Rebellion

b)

U.S. Constitution signed

c)

U.S. Constitution ratified

d)

Northwest Ordinance passed

11.

Under the Articles of Confederation, congress couldn't ___.

a)

declare war

b)

elect a president

c)

make a treaty

d)

maintain a navy

12.

Were the Constitutional Convention delegates average Americans?

a)

Yes

b)

No

13.

What was the Great Compromise in response to the Virginia and New Jersey Plans?

a)

Connecticut Compromise

b)

Three-Fifths Compromise

c)

Commerce Compromise

d)

Slave Trade Compromise

14.

Which state didn't attend the Constitutional Convention and wouldn't ratify the Constitution without a Bill of Rights?

a)

Rhode Island

b)

New Jersey

c)

Maryland

d)

New York

15.

What power does the executive branch have in legislation?

a)

veto

b)

declare unconstitutional

c)

impeach

d)

suspend

16.

Who would more likely support the Articles of Confederation over the Constitution, and why?

a)

Federalists, for a stronger central government

b)

Anti-Federalists, valuing state sovereignty

c)

Supporters of a standing army, for a centralized military

d)

Advocates for a Bill of Rights, emphasizing individual liberties

17.

Which amendment guarantees five basic freedoms: speech, religion, press, assembly, & petition?

a)

2nd Amendment

b)

1st Amendment

c)

5th Amendment

d)

6th Amendment

18.

What document is the Bill of Rights a part of?

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

Articles of Confederation

c)

British Law

d)

US Constitution

19.

Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?

a)

To strengthen the government

b)

To empower the states

c)

To ensure voting rights

d)

To protect people's rights

20.

Who insisted that the Bill of Rights be added to the Constitution?

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

21.

The Articles of Confederation established all of the following except?

a)

a legislative branch

b)

the first form of national government

c)

major powers belonged to the states

d)

a strong national government

22.

What was the main reason the Articles of Confederation failed?

a)

Couldn't make laws

b)

Couldn't tax or enforce laws

c)

Couldn't tax tea

d)

Couldn't tax imports

23.

A city council member is pulled over for speeding. The officer asks to search her trunk, but she refuses, knowing a warrant is needed. What political principle stopped the officer's search?

a)

democracy

b)

consent of the governed

c)

representative government

d)

limited government

24.

What is the term for citizens giving their permission to be governed?

a)

Constitution

b)

Rights of the Minority

c)

Rule of Law

d)

Consent of the Governed

25.

What determines a country's type of government?

a)

Constitution

b)

Rule of Law

c)

Separation of Powers

d)

Rights of the Minority

26.

Nobody is above the law.

a)

Separation of Powers

b)

Consent of the Governed

c)

Rights of the Minority

d)

Rule of Law

27.

Ensures fair treatment for small and unpopular groups.

a)

Separation of Powers

b)

Rule of Law

c)

Rights of the Minority

d)

Constitution

28.

Prevents one part of government from gaining too much control.

a)

Constitution

b)

Separation of Powers

c)

Consent of the Governed

d)

Rule of Law

29.
What did Shays' Rebellion help Americans realize they needed?
a)
A strong national government
b)
A stronger militia
c)
A common currency
d)
The ability to sign peace treaties
30.

What was the main purpose of the Federalist Papers?

a)

To argue against the ratification of the Constitution

b)

To argue for the ratification of the Constitution

c)

To argue for the abolition of slavery

d)

To argue for the establishment of a monarchy