WorksheetsTest 5 study guide
Total questions: 95
Worksheet time: 1hrs 8mins
The Articles of Confederation was important because it –
created a means for establishing the executive branch
provided every citizen in America the right to vote
enabled each of the 13 states to make separate treaties with foreign nations
was the first form of government for America
Why did Daniel Shays lead a rebellion?
to get money for himself
Massachusetts state government confiscated farms if taxes weren't paid.
He wanted a new country
We still use the Articles of Confederation today.
True
False
Who had more power with the Articles of Confederation?
National Governments
State Governments
The reason the Articles of Confederation only established the legislative branch was to -
show the importance of a representative legislature to foreign nations
keep power out of the hands of the courts
ensure the government would not become too powerful
give the legislature supreme rule over all the states
One negative effect of the Articles of Confederation was that-
all citizens did not have the right to vote
the Supreme Court held ultimate power over the government
unalienable rights of the people were revoked
no executive branch was provided to enforce the laws
The Articles of Confederation did not allow the federal government to tax citizens. This led to -
states taxing their citizens then giving all their funds to the federal government
the federal government seizing lands from Loyalist during the American Revolution to generate revenue
the federal government being unable to pay off its war debts
a protest by members of congress because of their lack of funding
Who was the president under the articles?
George Washington
Each governor voted on a president
The most senior Senator
There wasn't one
Which plan called for states with bigger populations to have more representation in government?
Taco Plan
New Jersey Plan
Virginia Plan
What was the name of the Rebellion where, Farmers/soldiers rebelled after not being paid for fighting in the American Revolution and then lost their farms?
Shay's Rebellion
Slave Rebellion
American Revolution
Szechuan Chicken
Why did the South want to count slaves as people?
They wanted them counted as property
It gave them more representation in government
The South cared about the slaves
Batman said so
What did the Constitution replace?
Bill of Rights
The Emergency Exit Plan
Mayflower Compact
Articles of Confederation
Which group supported a strong government?
Anti-Federalists
Federalists
What settled the debate between the Virginia Plan (big state) and the New Jersey plan (small state)?
The Three Fifths Compromise
Batman
The Great Compromise
The American Revolution
Who is considered the Father of the Constitution?
James Madison
George Washington
Pocahontas
Thomas Jefferson
Which plan thought all states should have equal say in the government, no matter their size?
Virginia Plan
Florida Plan
New Jersey Plan
George Washington
Introductory part of a statute or deed stating its aims
Preamble
Concurrent Power
Amendments
Establishes that federal constitution take precedence of laws
Supremacy Clause
Expressed Powers
Articles
An addition made to a constitution, statue, or legislative bill
Amendment
Preamble
Implied power
Separate branches are empowered to prevent actions by others
Checks and Balances
Supremacy Clause
Delegated power
Political powers granted to the U.S. government not stated
Implied powers
Concurrent powers
Enumerated powers
Right to bear arms
2
3
10
Do not have to quarter (house) soldiers
3
7
9
No unreasonable search or seizure without a warrant or probable cause
4
5
6
Due Process which protects against self-incrimination and double jeopardy
5
2
7
Lists your legal rights when accused of a crime; right to an attorney and a speedy, public, jury trial
6
1
10
You are allowed to have a jury trial in a Civil case worth more than $20
7
8
9
No cruel or unusual punishments
8
3
6
You have personal rights that are not listed in the Constitution
9
4
8
States are given power not reserved for the federal government
10
7
2
What is the Supremacy clause?
It says the constitution is the supreme law of the US
It says that the President is the supreme leader of the US
It says that laws are supreme by the year they were written
It says that the local laws are the most important laws for the country
According to Alexander Hamilton, the creation of a _________ would provide a place to deposit taxes, to provide a sound currency, and to make loans to the national government
National Bank
Judicial Branch
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Who believed that the national government should pay off the debts of both the state and previous national government to establish the nation's credit?
Alexander Hamilton
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
The (a) was a tax on Whiskey that would raise money from Western farmers to help pay the national debt.
Alexander Hamilton and this Secretary of State fought over several issues in Washington's cabinet
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
James Monroe
Who asked congress to pass a high tariff, a tax on imported foreign goods, which would protect American industries from foreign competition?
Hamilton
Jefferson
Washington
Monroe
He was the first secretary of the Treasury and one of Washington's most trusted advisors
Thomas Jefferson
Edmund Randolph
Alexander Hamilton
Ben Franklin
In order to establish credit for the US, Hamilton suggested that the US should...
assume the debts of the states
create a national bank
institute taxes to raise revenue
all of these are true
Alexander Hamilton was a leader in the (a) party.
Merchants, bankers, manufacturers and some wealthy farmers were part of the ...
Federalists
Republicans
In his farewell address, George Washington warned against
permanent alliances and political parties
the Bank of the United States
loose interpretation of the Constitution
the Treaty of Greenville
Who was appointed the first Secretary of War by Washington?
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
Edmund Randolph
Henry Knox
Who was appointed the first Attorney General by Washington?
Thomas Jefferson
Edmund Randolph
Alexander Hamilton
Henry Knox
A constitutional issue that Jefferson and Hamilton disagreed about was
the power of the federal government.
types of currency and the national debt.
departments of the executive branch.
the formation of a presidential cabinet.
Who formed the Democratic-Republican Party?
authors of the Declaration of Independence
believers in the implied powers of the Constitution
followers of George Washington
followers of Thomas Jefferson
How did Congress organize the executive branch of the newly formed United States in 1789?
It set up four departments to carry out different tasks.
It set up two departments to carry out different tasks.
It chose four leaders to share the executive branch.
It chose two leaders to share the executive branch.
In 1790, the United States was heavily in debt from
paying for the American Revolution.
forming Congress.
trading with Great Britain.
forming the executive branch.
Which was a result of US debt in 1790?
US citizens lost confidence in their government.
US citizens volunteered to help pay the debt.
Congress decided to weaken the government.
Congress adopted a stricter interpretation of the Constitution.
In the early 1790s, Alexander Hamilton wanted to create a national bank that could
hold money that belonged to private citizens.
issue a currency that could be used in every state.
issue different currencies for each state.
hold money that belonged to businesses.
Why did Jefferson oppose the establishment of a national bank?
He thought it would be too weak.
He thought it was unconstitutional.
He wanted a more powerful government.
He believed in the implied powers of Congress.
During Washington’s first term as president, the United States faced ongoing tensions with
Germany and Britain.
France and Canada.
France and Britain.
Britain and Canada.
Which political party wanted a weak federal government?
Federalists
Democratic-Republicans
What political party was John Adams a member of?
Anti-Federalist
Democratic-Republicans
Whig
Federalist
What position did John Adams hold before becoming president?
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Secretary of State
Secretary of Treasury
Vice President
The controversy over the XYZ Affair happened because...
the British refused to meet American diplomats.
the French attacked British ships.
the French demanded a bribe to meet with American diplomats.
the British were forcing Americans to join there navy.
Illegal to write, print, say, or publish any false or hostile words against the government
Sedition Acts
Alien Acts
Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions
Increased the number of years needed to become a citizen from 5 to 14 years
Sedition Acts
Alien Acts
Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions
The Virginia/Kentucky Resolutions were a strong demonstration of which political principle?
Federal power
States' Rights
Free Trade
Fair Elections
What was the outcome of Adam's final peace treaty with the French?
It was unpopular with the Federalists like Alexander Hamilton
It was beneficial for the Americans
It split the Federalist party, which caused Adams to lose re-election
All of the above
Who were X, Y, and Z?
The code names for American diplomats in France
The code names for the French agents sent to negotiate with the Americans
British agents who intercepted secret transmissions between the French and Americans
America, Britain, and France
Which of these is the best synonym for the word "impressment?"
Release
Negotiate
Seize
Forfeit
Why did the French oppose Jay's Treaty?
It put a great financial strain on France
They felt that it benefitted the British
It made it difficult for France to receive certain goods from America
It placed limits on the importing of French goods
John Adams was born and raised in which state?
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Maryland
Pennsylvania
What was George Washington’s advice in the Farewell Address (1796)?
Stay neutral in foreign affairs
Always choose a side in foreign affairs
What was George Washington’s advice in the Farewell Address (1796)?
Avoid political parties
Political Parties will benefit the country
Which of the following is apart of Washington's legacy?
Presidents only serving two terms (8yrs)
Established a president serving forever
Presidents taking control of all departments.
What was George Washington's Advice on Political Parties?
Political Parties are necessary to run a government
Political Parties could divide and weaken the Nation
Political Parties should create jobs and businesses
Political Parties should only exist in State Governments
George Washington believed that Political Parties were....
Dangerous to the country
Improve the Nation
Overpower State Governments
Create a National Bank
What was George Washington's advice on Foreign Policy?
The Nation should remain neutral and avoid permanent alliances
The Nation should end slavery
The Nation should expand from East to West
The Nation should colonize Latin America
