WorksheetsUnit 2 Test
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 55mins
define anti-federalists
A person who goes against the U.S. Constitution
the written document that established the rules or laws of the national government of the United States before the official U.S. Constitution
a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine to advocate independence from Great Britain to people in the Thirteen Colonies
a meeting of delegates to adopt a new constitution or revise an existing constitution
define Articles of Confederation
the written document that established the rules or laws of the national government of the United States before the official U.S. Constitution
states the principles on which our government, and our identity as Americans, are based
essays written to persuade voters in New York to adopt the Constitution
a person who advocates or supports a system of government
define "Common Sense," by Thomas Paine
a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine to advocate independence from Great Britain to people in the Thirteen Colonies
a meeting of delegates to adopt a new constitution or revise an existing constitution
states the principles on which our government, and our identity as Americans, are based
an agreement reached during the Constitutional Convention of 1787
define Constitutional Convention
a meeting of delegates to adopt a new constitution or revise an existing constitution
states the principles on which our government, and our identity as Americans, are based
Laws or government consented, or agreed to, by the people
a person who advocates or supports a system of government
define Declaration of Independence
states the principles on which our government, and our identity as Americans, are based
essays written to persuade voters in New York to adopt the Constitution
an agreement reached during the Constitutional Convention of 1787
Laws or government consented, or agreed to, by the people
define Federalist Papers
essays written to persuade voters in New York to adopt the Constitution
Laws or government consented, or agreed to, by the people
a person who advocates or supports a system of government
an American statesman, diplomat, lawyer, architect, philosopher, and Founding Father
define Federalists
a person who advocates or supports a system of government
Laws or government consented, or agreed to, by the people
A person who goes against the U.S. Constitution
the written document that established the rules or laws of the national government of the United States before the official U.S. Constitution
define government by consent
Laws or government consented, or agreed to, by the people
an agreement reached during the Constitutional Convention of 1787
Rights that people because they are human beings
It was the group of leaders who worked to create the Declaration of Independence
define Great Compromise
an agreement reached during the Constitutional Convention of 1787
It was the group of leaders who worked to create the Declaration of Independence
Laws or government consented, or agreed to, by the people
an American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father
define Alexander Hamilton
an American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father
an American statesman, diplomat, lawyer, architect, philosopher, and Founding Father
an American statesman, diplomat, and Founding Father
define Thomas Jefferson
an American statesman, diplomat, lawyer, architect, philosopher, and Founding Father
an American statesman, diplomat, and Founding Father
an American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father
define James Madison
an American statesman, diplomat, and Founding Father
an American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father
an American statesman, diplomat, lawyer, architect, philosopher, and Founding Father
define natural rights
rights that people because they are human beings
designed to protect the security and power of the small states
French Revolutionary, political activist, philosopher, political theorist, and revolutionary
approval of agreement by the state
define New Jersey Plan
designed to protect the security and power of the small states
Rights that people because they are human beings
It was the group of leaders who worked to create the Declaration of Independence
three out of every five slaves was counted when determining a state's total population
define Thomas Paine
French Revolutionary, political activist, philosopher, political theorist, and revolutionary
approval of agreement by the state
It was the group of leaders who worked to create the Declaration of Independence
three out of every five slaves was counted when determining a state's total population
define ratification
approval of agreement by the state
It was the group of leaders who worked to create the Declaration of Independence
a system that allows each branch of a government to amend or decline acts of another branch to prevent one branch from having too much power
Powers not given to the federal government were retained by the states or the people
define Second Continental Congress
it was the group of leaders who worked to create the Declaration of Independence
three out of every five slaves was counted when determining a state's total population
proposed a strong government composed of three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial
a system that allows each branch of a government to amend or decline acts of another branch to prevent one branch from having too much power
define Three-Fifths Compromise
three out of every five slaves was counted when determining a state's total population
proposed a strong government composed of three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial
An orginaztion that have different opinions and thoughts towards the government
A system of government in which two or more governments exercise power over the same people and the same territory
define Virginia Plan
proposed a strong government composed of three branched: legislative, executive, and judicial
the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution
a system that allows each branch of a government to amend or decline acts of another branch to prevent one branch from having too much power
allowing Congress to make laws not mentioned in the Constitution
define Bills of Rights
the first 10 amendments to the Constitution
a system that allows each branch of a government to amend or decline acts of another branch to prevent one branch from having too much power
A system in which the power of the government is limited
divides the government into separate branches, each of which has separate and independent powers
define checks and balances
a system that allows each branch of a government to amend or decline acts of another branch to prevent one branch from having too much power
allowing Congress to make laws not mentioned in the Constitution
A system of government in which two or more governments exercise power over the same people and the same territory
An organization that have different opinions and thoughts towards the government
define Elastic Clause
allowing Congress to make laws not mentioned in the Constitution
An orginaztion that have different opinions and thoughts towards the government
divides the government into separate branches, each of which has separate and independent powers
A government system based on the peoples approval
define factions
an organization that have different opinions and thoughts towards the government
A system of government in which two or more governments exercise power over the same people and the same territory
A system in which the power of the government is limited
A government system based on the peoples approval
define federalism
power shared between state and national governments
a system where the government has boudaries and must obey the constitution
A government system based on the peoples approval
powers that both the national government and the states have
define limited government
a government with boundaries and that must obey the constitution
powers that both the national government and the states have
A government system based on the peoples approval
divides the government into separate branches, each of which has separate and independent powers
define popular sovereignty
a government system based on the people's approval
divides the government into separate branches, each of which has separate and independent powers
powers that belong strictly to the states
statement in Article VI of the Constitution establishing that the Constitution, laws passed by Congress, and treaties of the United States “shall be the supreme Law of the Land”
define separation of powers
divides the government into separate branches, each of which has separate and independent powers
powers that both the national government and the states have
powers the Constitution grants or delegates to the national government
Powers directly stated in the constitution
define concurrent powers
powers that both the national government and the states have
powers the Constitution grants or delegates to the national government
statement in Article VI of the Constitution establishing that the Constitution, laws passed by Congress, and treaties of the United States “shall be the supreme Law of the Land”
Powers not given to the federal government were retained by the states or the people
define delegated powers
powers the constitution grants or delegates to the national government
Powers directly stated in the constitution
powers that belong strictly to the states
statement in Article VI of the Constitution establishing that the Constitution, laws passed by Congress, and treaties of the United States “shall be the supreme Law of the Land”
define expressed powers
powers directly stated in the constitution
statement in Article VI of the Constitution establishing that the Constitution, laws passed by Congress, and treaties of the United States “shall be the supreme Law of the Land”
powers that belong strictly to the states
Powers not given to the federal government were retained by the states or the people
define reserved powers
powers that belong strictly to the states
statement in Article VI of the Constitution establishing that the Constitution, laws passed by Congress, and treaties of the United States “shall be the supreme Law of the Land”
A government system based on the peoples approval
An orginaztion that have different opinions and thoughts towards the government
define Supremacy Clause
statement in Article VI of the Constitution establishing that the Constitution, laws passed by Congress, and treaties of the United States “shall be the supreme Law of the Land”
Powers not given to the federal government were retained by the states or the people
Rights that people because they are human beings
designed to protect the security and power of the small states
define Tenth Amendment
The powers not given to the United States by the Constitution, or denied by the Constitution to the states, are saved to the states respectively, or to the people.
the written document that established the rules or laws of the national government of the United States before the official U.S. Constitution
statement in Article VI of the Constitution establishing that the Constitution, laws passed by Congress, and treaties of the United States “shall be the supreme Law of the Land”
A person who goes against the U.S. Constitution
How did the Constitution fix the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
The constitution fixed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation by allowing the central government to have certain powers and rights.
The constitution fixed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation by allowing the central government to have certain law making powers.
The constitution fixed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation by allowing the central government to have legal representation.
The constitution fixed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation by allowing the central government to have certain juicies.
Who wrote the majority of the Constitution?
James Madison (51)
George Washington (51)
FDR (51)
Obama (51)
What were the Virginia and New Jersey Plans?
New Jersey’s plan was to have one vote per state, the right to tax, and have plural executives. This plan would work with small states; with less authority or fear that other states would have more power.
Virginia’s plan was to have representation based on population and payment of taxes. Then, Virginia wanted to have bicameral legislature and to have three branches of government. This plan would work for larger states.
Virginia planned to have the population pay taxes. Virgina wanted to have an executive branch and have five branches.
New Jersey's plan was to have five votes per state, the right to no tax people, and to have one executive
How did the Great Compromise merge those two Plans?
The Great Compromise saved the constitution by providing a bicameral legislature. Along with the legislature it also created a house of representatives. Each state would have their own house of representatives. The house will rely on the population of each state. Also, it created a senate where each state will have two senators. With both the house of representatives and the senate each state will get equal representation.
The Great Compromise saved the constitution by providing a healthy legislature. Along with the legislature it also created a house of representatives. Each state would have three house of representatives. The house will rely on the population of each state. Also, it created a senate where each state will have two senators. With both the house of representatives and the senate each state will get equal representation.
The Great Compromise saved the constitution by providing a no legislature. Along with the legislature it also created a house of representatives. Each state would have their own house of representatives. The house will rely on the population of each state. Also, it created a senate where each state will have two senators. With both the house of representatives and the senate each state will get equal representation.
The Great Compromise saved the constitution by providing a property to each citizen. Along with the legislature it also created a house of representatives. Each state would have their own house of representatives. The house will rely on the population of each state. Also, it created a senate where each state will have two senators. With both the house of representatives and the senate each state will get equal representation.
According to the “Supremacy Clause” what are the five levels of American law?
Acts of Congress, treaties, state constitutions, state statues, and city and county chartres and ordinances
Laws of Congress, voting rights, state constitutions, state statues, and city and county chartres and ordinances
Acts of Congress, treaties, state constitutions, state statues, and county chartres and ordinances
Rules of Congress, treaties, state constitutions, state statues, and city and county chartres and ordinances
Why did the Anti-Federalists not trust the Constitution?
The Anti-federalists distrusted the Constitution because it would make the government too strong, and states would lose their sovereignty and recognition. Also, the constitution would not include the Bill of Rights.
The Anti-federalists distrusted the Constitution because it would make the government too weak, and states would lose their sovereignty and recognition. Also, the constitution would not include the Bill of Rights.
The Anti-federalists distrusted the Constitution because it would make the government too strong, and states would lose their sovereignty and recognition. Also, the constitution would include the Bill of Rights.
The Anti-federalists distrusted the Constitution because it would make the government too strong, and states would lose their sovereignty and power. Also, the constitution would not include the Bill of Rights.
Who were the principal three authors of the Federalist Papers?
James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay
George Washington, Grey Ham, James Madison
John Locke, Alexander Hamilton, James Hook
James Madison, Obama, Abraham Lincoln
What was the last State to ratify the Constitution? Which was the first State to ratify?
Delaware was the first and Rhode Island was the last to ratify.
New York was the first and Rhode Island was the last to ratify.
Delaware was the first and Carolina was the last to ratify.
South Korea was the first and Rhode Island was the last to ratify.
What were the major weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
It couldn’t tax the states
Couldn’t raise an army
No president
No judicial branch (state courts)
Couldn’t settle interstate disputes
13/13 states needed to pass amendments
9/13 majority to pass laws (states)
one vote per state
It could tax the states
Could raise an army
No president
No judicial branch (state courts)
Couldn’t settle interstate disputes
11/13 states needed to pass amendments
9/13 majority to pass laws (states)
one vote per state
It couldn’t tax the states
Couldn’t raise an army
Five presidents
No judicial branch (state courts)
Couldn’t settle interstate disputes
13/13 states needed to pass amendments
13/13 majority to pass laws (states)
five vote per state
What are the six principles of the Constitution?
judicial review, popular sovereignty, limited government, checks and balances, separation of powers, and federalism
judicial review, powerful sovereignty, government, checks and balances, separation of powers, and federalism
legislative review, popular sovereignty, limited government, checks and balances, separation of powers, and federalism
judicial review, sovereignty, limited government, checks and balances, separation of powers, and equality
What's judcial review?
power of the Supreme court to declare laws and actions of the government as unconstitutional
power of the Supreme court to declare laws and actions of the government as constitutional
power of the Supreme court to declare rules and actions of the government as unconstitutional
power of the Supreme court to declare laws and decisions of the government as constitutional
how does the executive branch check the legislative?
Executive branch checks the legislative branch by the president being able to veto congress’ laws so they don’t go into effect. The president can call congress intoa a special session, but he can’t make them pass new laws.
Executive branch checks the judicial branch by the vice president having the power to break ties in the Senate. The president nominates federal court judges, and this shaped the entire court system.
Legislative branch checks the executive branch by the House of Representatives being able to impeach the president, then the Senate can remove the president from office, but only of two thirds od the senators vote for impeachment. The Senate can check the president’s appointment of judges and officials by rejecting them.
Legislative branch checks the judicial branch by congress being able to impeach and remove judges as it can do with the president. Senates can reject judicial nominees which is a check on judges before they even get there
how does the executive branch check the judicial branch?
Executive branch checks the judicial branch by the vice president having the power to break ties in the Senate. The president nominates federal court judges, and this shaped the entire court system.
Legislative branch checks the executive branch by the House of Representatives being able to impeach the president, then the Senate can remove the president from office, but only of two thirds od the senators vote for impeachment. The Senate can check the president’s appointment of judges and officials by rejecting them.
Legislative branch checks the judicial branch by congress being able to impeach and remove judges as it can do with the president. Senates can reject judicial nominees which is a check on judges before they even get there.
Judicial branch checks the executive branch by declaring executive actions unconstitutional. Can invalidate laws and executive actions.
how does the legislative branch check the executive branch?
Legislative branch checks the executive branch by the House of Representatives being able to impeach the president, then the Senate can remove the president from office, but only of two thirds od the senators vote for impeachment. The Senate can check the president’s appointment of judges and officials by rejecting them.
Executive branch checks the judicial branch by the vice president having the power to break ties in the Senate. The president nominates federal court judges, and this shaped the entire court system.
Judicial branch checks the legislative branch by declaring laws unconstitutional. The Chief Justice can preside over impeachment trials.
Judicial branch checks the executive branch by declaring executive actions unconstitutional. Can invalidate laws and executive actions.
how does the legislative branch check the judicial branch?
Legislative branch checks the judicial branch by congress being able to impeach and remove judges as it can do with the president. Senates can reject judicial nominees which is a check on judges before they even get there.
Judicial branch checks the executive branch by declaring executive actions unconstitutional. Can invalidate laws and executive actions.
Judicial branch checks the legislative branch by declaring laws unconstitutional. The Chief Justice can preside over impeachment trials.
Legislative branch checks the executive branch by the House of Representatives being able to impeach the president, then the Senate can remove the president from office, but only of two thirds od the senators vote for impeachment. The Senate can check the president’s appointment of judges and officials by rejecting them.
how does the judicial branch check the executive branch?
Judicial branch checks the executive branch by declaring executive actions unconstitutional. Can invalidate laws and executive actions.
Judicial branch checks the legislative branch by declaring laws unconstitutional. The Chief Justice can preside over impeachment trials.
Legislative branch checks the judicial branch by congress being able to impeach and remove judges as it can do with the president. Senates can reject judicial nominees which is a check on judges before they even get there.
Executive branch checks the legislative branch by the president being able to veto congress’ laws so they don’t go into effect. The president can call congress intoa a special session, but he can’t make them pass new laws.
how does the judicial branch check the legislative branch?
Judicial branch checks the executive branch by declaring executive actions unconstitutional. Can invalidate laws and executive actions.
Judicial branch checks the legislative branch by declaring laws unconstitutional. The Chief Justice can preside over impeachment trials.
Legislative branch checks the judicial branch by congress being able to impeach and remove judges as it can do with the president. Senates can reject judicial nominees which is a check on judges before they even get there.
Executive branch checks the legislative branch by the president being able to veto congress’ laws so they don’t go into effect. The president can call congress intoa a special session, but he can’t make them pass new laws.
What is the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution?
The Supremacy Clause is that national authority is higher than state authority.
The Supremacy Clause is that national authority is lower than state authority.
The Supremacy Clause is that state authority is higher than state authority.
The Supremacy Clause is that national authority is higher than government authority.
Which amendment established federalism in the United States?
The tenth amendment
The sixth amendment
The fifth amendment
The third amendment
What are delegated power?
Powers granted to the national government
Powers granted to the supreme court
Powers granted to the state governement
Powers granted to the people
What are reserved power?
Powers granted to the national government
Powers granted to the supreme court
Powers granted to the state governement
Powers granted to the people
what was the solutions provided by the constitution?
could raise a army
one country. the new government has sovereignty
simple majority
could tax. new jersey plan.
the new government has the power to regulate
judicial branch
3/4 to make an amedment
made the executive branch
It couldn’t tax the states
Couldn’t raise an army
No president
No judicial branch (state courts)
Couldn’t settle interstate disputes
13/13 states needed to pass amendments
9/13 majority to pass laws (states)
one vote per state
