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Q4 Review-Constitution & Laws

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Great Compromise consisted of a bicameral legislature.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

2.

The Great Compromise consisted of equal representation in the House of Representative.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

3.

The Great Compromise consisted of equal representation in the Senate.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

4.

The Great Compromise, consisted of a unicameral legislature.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

5.

The Great Compromise consisted of Proportional Representation in the House of Representatives based on population.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

6.

The Great Compromise consisted of Proportional Representation in the Senate based on population.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

7.
The Great Compromise was a compromise between--
a)
Mass. Plan and New Jersey Plan
b)
Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan
c)
Virginia Plan and New York Plan
d)
Virginia Plan and Delaware Plan
8.
The Virginia Plan wanted representation based on--
a)
population
b)
equality for every state
c)
state size
d)
money
9.
The New Jersey Plan wanted representation in government based on--
a)
population
b)
equality for every state
c)
state size
d)
money
10.
What kind of congress did the Great Compromise establish?
a)
1 House that controls everything
b)
2 Houses that have no power
c)
2 Houses that both vote on laws
d)
2 Houses that take turns being in charge
11.
Congress is made up of two houses, which one is based on population?
a)
House of Burgesses
b)
Senate
c)
House of Representatives
d)
Continental Congress
12.
The 3/5 Compromise settled the argument of--
a)
Representation in the Senate
b)
How slaves should be counted for representation
c)
How states should be represented
d)
Borders of states
13.
Congress is made up of two houses, which one has equal representation of 2 representatives per state?
a)
House of Burgesses
b)
Senate
c)
House of Representatives
d)
Continental Congress
14.

The Preamble of the United States Constitution, states which of the following.......

a)

Individual states should keep and maintain the U.S. militatry.

b)

Government exists to protect the rule of the president and other elected offficials.

c)

The U.S. Constitution should never be adjusted or changed.

d)

The purpose of the U.S. government is to be led by and protective of the people.

15.

This group supported the Constitution as it was written.

a)

Federalists

b)

Antifederalists

16.

This group supported strong central (national) government

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

17.

This group supported stronger state governments

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

18.

Who said this quote - "Your only remedy is such a national government as will make the country respectable; such a supreme government as can boldly meet the supremacy of proud and self-interested nations."

a)

A Federalist

b)

An Anti-Federalist

19.

Who said this quote - “When the government fears the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny.”

a)

A Federalist

b)

An Anti-Federalist

20.

The Federalists and Anti-Federalists argued about

a)

The passage of the Northwest Ordinance

b)

Going to war against Britain

c)

Whether or not to declare independence

d)

Ratification of the Constitution

21.

Which group feared that the president might behave like a king?

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

22.

Promoted the creation of a strong, centralized, national government.

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalist

c)

Both Groups

d)

Neither Group

23.

Insisted upon the creation of national system of taxation to finance the federal government.

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

c)

Both Groups

d)

Neither Group

24.

Gained widespread support among common Americans and rural, farming communities.

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

c)

Both Groups

d)

Neither Group

25.

In an effort to limit central government, this group endorsed a strict interpretation of the Constitution.

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

c)

Both Groups

d)

Neither Group

26.

“A president can quickly declare himself king under this new government plan. I have had my fill of kings—they offer nothing positive to the people of this great new country.”

a)

Federalist

b)

Anti-Federalist

c)

Both Groups

d)

Neither Group

27.

“The United States is simply too large to have a strong central government! People will not know their leaders, and leaders will not know the concerns of the different regions.”

a)

Federalist

b)

Anti-Federalist

c)

Both Groups

d)

Neither Group

28.

“My biggest criticism of the new plan for government is that a strong national government can trample the rights of a man quickly and easily.”

a)

Federalist

b)

Anti-Federalist

c)

Both Groups

d)

Neither Groups

29.

“Gentleman, it will not be possible for the federal government to overpower the state governments because in a federal system, central government and state governments must work together.”

a)

Federalist

b)

Anti-Federalist

c)

Both Groups

d)

Neither Group

30.

“After so recent a triumph over British despots…it is truly astonishing that a set of men among ourselves should have effrontery to attempt the destruction of our liberties.”

a)

Federalist

b)

Anti-Federalist

c)

Both Groups

d)

Neither Group

31.

What series of essays were written by Hamilton, Jay, and Madison to convince people to ratify the Constitution?

a)

Federalist Papers

b)

Common Sense

c)

Antifederalist Papers

d)

The American Crisis

32.

The Antifederalists wanted

a)

a strong central (national) government

b)

weak state government

c)

weak central (national) government

d)

to deny the Bill of Rights

33.

These group of people were called the ______ and they didn't support the ratification of the Constitution

a)

Federalists

b)

Whip Party

c)

Independent Party

d)

Antifederalists

34.

The Antifederalists wanted

a)

a strong central (national) government

b)

weak state government

c)

weak central (national) government

d)

to deny the Bill of Rights

35.

Which principle is included in the U.S. Constitution?

a)

commerce clause

b)

rule of law

c)

confederalism

d)

elastic clause

36.

"Rule of Law" protects individual _____________.

a)

opinions

b)

rights

c)

businesses

d)

dictatorships

37.

Checks and Balances means...

a)

Power is divided among the different branches of government.

b)

The government has rules for legal proceedings.

c)

Citizens have a way to enforce their rights.

d)

Citizens feel safe during daily activities.

38.

Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution"?

a)

George Washington

b)

Alexander Hamilton

c)

James Madison

d)

Benjamin Franklin

39.

How did the Federalists and Anti-Federalists "compromise" to ratify (approve) the U.S Constitution?

a)

The added the Bill of Rights (First 10 Amendments)

b)

They outlawed cruel and unusual punishment.

c)

Ensured due process of the law.

d)

The Federalists threatened the Anti-Federalists to war.

40.

Federalist Paper #51, written by James Madison, is about

a)

The Judicial branch

b)

The nature of a republic government

c)

Factions, Majorities and Minorities

d)

Separation of Powers & Checks and Balances

41.

Who said this quote - “When the government fears the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny.”

a)

A Federalist

b)

An Anti-Federalist

42.

Who said this quote - "Your only remedy is such a national government as will make the country respectable; such a supreme government as can boldly meet the supremacy of proud and self-interested nations."

a)

A Federalist

b)

An Anti-Federalist

43.

What branch is responsible for creating the nations laws?

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

44.
Who may introduce a bill to Congress?
a)
Any citizen over the age of 21.
b)
Only a member of either chamber of Congress
c)
Only a Senator.
d)
Only a Representative.
45.
Which one is not part of the process of a bill becoming a law?
a)
It is introduced by the member of Congress who is presenting the bill in his/her side of Congress.
b)
The President reads it first.
c)
It is given a number such as HR 123 or S 123.
d)
It is given to a committee.
46.
After the committee in one house votes in favor of the bill, the bill
a)
Goes to the other house.
b)
Is dead.
c)
Goes to the President to sign.
d)
Goes to the full house for a vote.
47.
In order for a bill to become law,
a)
It must go to a second committee in the same chamber.
b)
It goes to a special Presidential committee.
c)
It must pass a vote in both houses of Congress.
d)
It must pass a vote in the Supreme Court.
48.
Eventually, all bills from Congress must be acted on by the President. If the President vetoes the bill, what must happen so that the bill becomes a law?
a)
The bill must be voted on and passed by two-thirds of those present in each chamber, and then it becomes a law.
b)
The Supreme Court must pass the bill.
c)
The states must pass the bill with a two-thirds vote.
d)
The citizens must pass the bill with a majority vote
49.

What Constitutional Principle is The Process of A Bill Becoming a Law ?

a)

Individual Rigths

b)

Checks and Balances

c)

Federalism

d)

Republicanism

50.

What is another name for the Legislative Branch?

a)

The President

b)

The Cabinet

c)

The Congress

d)

The Executive Office