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Quiz 3: AoC & Constitution by Mr. Ray

Total questions: 163

Worksheet time: 2hrs 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Interpreting Charts: What was the problem with requiring a unanimous vote of the states to create changes in the Articles of Confederation?

a)

It made it difficult to pass any amendments.

b)

It ensured all states were in agreement.

c)

It streamlined the decision-making process.

d)

It allowed for quick changes to be made.

2.

Analyzing: Why did the states approve a government with so many weaknesses?

a)

They believed it would protect their sovereignty.

b)

They wanted to avoid a strong central authority.

c)

They were following the Articles of Confederation.

d)

They were influenced by external pressures.

3.

Reading Check: In what ways was the Confederation Congress ineffective?

a)

Lack of power to tax

b)

Inability to regulate trade

c)

No executive branch to enforce laws

d)

All of the above

4.

The Framers preserved the rights of the states by:

a)

Establishing a federal government with limited powers

b)

Granting states the power to veto federal laws

c)

Allowing states to secede from the union

d)

Creating a national government with supreme authority

5.

Summarizing: What compromises did the delegates agree on during the convention?

a)

The Great Compromise and the Three-Fifths Compromise

b)

The Missouri Compromise and the Compromise of 1850

c)

The Compromise of 1877 and the Kansas-Nebraska Act

d)

The Treaty of Paris and the Louisiana Purchase

6.

Which term refers to a system where the government is elected by the people?

a)

Republic

b)

Framework

c)

Recession

d)

Federalism

7.

Identify: Articles of Confederation, Northwest Ordinance, Shays’s Rebellion, Constitutional Convention, Great Compromise, Three-Fifths Compromise, Federalists, Antifederalists.

a)

A set of laws governing the United States before the Constitution.

b)

An uprising led by a former militia officer, which broke out in western Massachusetts.

c)

An agreement that large and small states reached during the Constitutional Convention.

d)

A meeting held in 1787 to address the problems of the weak central government.

e)

A plan for the government of the Northwest Territory.

8.

The Antifederalists opposed the Constitution because they believed it:

a)

Gave too much power to the national government

b)

Ensured individual rights

c)

Promoted state sovereignty

d)

Encouraged economic equality

9.

The Constitution was written as a flexible framework of government by including which of the following features?

a)

Separation of powers

b)

Fixed terms for officials

c)

Rigid amendment process

d)

Detailed regulations for every aspect of governance

10.

Which document provided a better way to solve the problems facing the nation?

a)

Articles of Confederation

b)

Constitution

11.

Which of the following is a compromise the Founders reached at the Constitutional Convention?

a)

The Great Compromise

b)

The Missouri Compromise

c)

The Compromise of 1850

d)

The Kansas-Nebraska Act

12.

Wilson thinks that the Constitution will work because:

a)

It is based on historical precedents.

b)

It has a system of checks and balances.

c)

It is supported by all states.

d)

It is flexible and can be amended.

13.

The Pilgrims left England because:

a)

They wanted to explore new lands.

b)

They were seeking religious freedom.

c)

They were escaping a natural disaster.

d)

They were invited by the Native Americans.

14.

William Penn regarded his colony as a "holy experiment" because:

a)

He wanted to establish a place for religious freedom.

b)

He aimed to create a military stronghold.

c)

He sought to develop a commercial trading hub.

d)

He intended to build a scientific research center.

15.

The Great Awakening influenced the American colonies by:

a)

Encouraging religious revival and unity

b)

Promoting economic independence

c)

Strengthening ties with Britain

d)

Reducing religious diversity

16.

What made the Stamp Act different from other legislation that Parliament enacted?

a)

It was the first direct tax on the colonies.

b)

It was the first law to regulate trade.

c)

It was the first law to establish a postal system.

d)

It was the first law to grant land to settlers.

17.

The Founders provided for a separation of powers in the federal government by:

a)

Establishing three branches of government: legislative, executive, and judicial

b)

Creating a single centralized government

c)

Allowing states to have more power than the federal government

d)

Implementing a direct democracy system

18.

What convinced Massachusetts to ratify the Constitution?

a)

The promise of a Bill of Rights

b)

Economic incentives

c)

Military pressure

d)

Political alliances

19.

What rights did the colonists want from Britain?

a)

The right to free speech

b)

The right to bear arms

c)

The right to fair trial

d)

The right to representation in Parliament

20.

What do you think would have happened if New York and Virginia had not ratified the Constitution?

a)

The Constitution would have failed.

b)

The Constitution would have been ratified by other states.

c)

The United States would have been divided.

d)

There would have been no significant impact.

21.

Select one aspect of the changes brought by European colonization.

a)

Introduction of new agricultural products

b)

Establishment of democratic institutions

c)

Spread of indigenous languages

d)

Decline in global trade

22.

Which laws did the British Parliament enact after the French and Indian War?

a)

The Stamp Act and the Townshend Acts

b)

The Navigation Acts and the Sugar Act

c)

The Intolerable Acts and the Quartering Act

d)

The Tea Act and the Currency Act

23.

What kind of government is provided for by the Constitution ratified by Americans?

a)

A monarchy

b)

A dictatorship

c)

A federal republic

d)

A theocracy

24.

What defects in the Articles of Confederation does Morse see?

a)

Lack of a strong central government

b)

Inability to levy taxes

c)

No national judiciary

d)

All of the above

25.

Which countries share a border with the United States?

a)

Canada and Mexico

b)

Canada and Russia

c)

Mexico and Cuba

d)

Cuba and Russia

26.
A major weakness under the Articles of Confederation was-
a)
Congress could not negotiate treaties
b)
Congress could print money
c)
Congress did not have the power to raise money or enforce laws
d)
Congress established the Northwest Ordinance
27.
One major problem with the Articles of Confederation is that Congress could not ______ the citizens to raise money.
a)
tax
b)
ask
c)
demand
d)
force
28.
The Great Compromise and the 3/5 Compromise were both resolved by the Delegates of the--
a)
House of Burgesses
b)
Continental Congress
c)
Parliament
d)
Constitutional Convention
29.
What settled the dispute of how slaves would be counted for the purpose of representation and taxation?
a)
Three Fifth Compromise
b)
Great Compromise
c)
Compromise of 1850
d)
Missouri Compromise 
30.
The _______________ was the solution to the disagreement about how many representatives each state would have. 
a)
Great Compromise
b)
Three-fifths Compromise
c)
Great Dispute
d)
Big Agreement
31.
The Articles of Confederation implemented the principle of
a)
a strong national government 
b)
state sovereignty
c)
universal suffrage
d)
an independent judiciary
32.

Federalists believed that the Articles of Confederation were a ________ and set up a ________ National Government.

a)

Success, Strong.

b)

Success, Weak.

c)

Failure, Weak.

d)

Failure, Strong.

33.

Which state had the oldest state constitution still in effect today?

a)

Massachusetts

b)

Virginia

c)

New Jersey

d)

Maryland

34.

What was a key result of Shays’ rebellion?

a)

Banks no longer had the power to take property from people in debt.

b)

Shays was treated as an American hero.

c)

George Washington retired.

d)

People realized the AoC was too weak for a country to succeed.

35.

What happened as a result of Shays' Rebellion?

a)

A national army was immediately created through a unanimous vote in Congress.

b)

The Constitutional Convention meeting was called to discuss the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.

c)

Massachusetts changed its laws so that farmers would not have their land seized.

d)

Revolutionary War veterans were finally paid for their service.

36.

What was the impact of Shays' Rebellion?

a)

It made American leaders realize that the states needed to be more powerful.

b)

It made American leaders realize that the states needed their own militias.

c)

It made American leaders realize that the United States needed a confederation.

d)

It made American leaders realize the United States needed a stronger national government.

37.

What is the name of the plan for the first government of the United States?

a)
U.S. Constitution
b)
Articles of Confederation
c)
Northwest Ordinance
d)
Declaration of Independence
38.

Under the AOC, the confederation congress was given many powers

a)

true

b)

false

39.

which of the following was a power given to the confederation congress?

a)

power to tax

b)

power to represent the U.S in foreign affairs

c)

power to coin money

d)

power to easily amend itself

40.

Federalists wanted....

a)

a weak central (national) government

b)

a strong central (national) government

c)

a Bill of Rights

d)

strong state government

41.

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

42.

This group supported stronger state governments

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

43.
One weakness of the Articles Of Confederation was that it lacked which 2 branches of government?
a)
Legislative & Executive
b)
Executive & Judicial
c)
Judicial & Legislative
d)
Executive & Oak
44.

Which strong feature of the Articles of Confederation created a method for western territories to become states?

a)

The ability to sign peace treaties

b)

Shays' Rebellion

c)

Northwest Ordinance

d)

60,000 Ordinance

45.
In the Articles of Confederation, where was most of the government power placed?
a)
The States
b)
The National Government
c)
The Continental Congress
d)
The Legislative Branch
46.
Which of the following demonstrated 1 of the strengths of the Articles of Confederation?
a)
Shays' Rebellion
b)
The establishment of the U.S. dollar
c)
The signing of the Treaty of Paris (1783)
d)
A system of taxation
47.
In the Northwest Ordinance, what population did territories need to reach to become states?
a)
50,000
b)
65,000
c)
70,000
d)
60,000
48.
How many states needed to agree to revise the Articles of Confederation?
a)
3/4
b)
13
c)
2/3
d)
12
49.
Which of the following BEST describes the Articles of Confederation?
a)
A Constitution established after the American Revolution
b)
A Declaration of Independence
c)
The 1st Constitution of the U.S.
d)
A strong form of government
50.
What did the Continental Congress want to protect Individual Rights from?
a)
Another rebellion like Shays'
b)
Taxation
c)
Another revolution
d)
Another tyrannical government
51.

Who participated in Shays' Rebellion?

a)

Poor farmers who were Continental Army soldiers

b)

A group of brothers named Shays

c)

Massachusetts militia men

d)

Loyalists

52.

What was the job of the 1 branch of government in the Articles Of Confederation?

a)

Enforce laws

b)

Make laws

c)

Interpret whether a law is Constitutional

d)

Promote westward expansion

53.
This picture shows which weakness of the Articles?
a)
no common currency
b)
no executive branch
c)
no power to tax
d)
one vote for each state
54.

Which group was responsible for answering these questions?

a)

Settlers creating the Mayflower Compact.

b)

Delegates writing the Articles of Confederation.

c)

Representatives drafting the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut.

d)

Colonists negotiating the Albany Plan of Union.

55.

What could have made people really not like the Articles of Confederation. 

a)

Congress could not afford to pay soldiers that fought in the Revolutionary War.

b)

Congress was charging people too much taxes. 

c)

Congress gave too much power to the Executive Branch.

d)

Congress gave too much power to the Legislative Branch.

56.

Why was it so difficult to pass laws under the Articles of Confederation?

a)

All the states had to agree for a law to pass.

b)

The government did not have a congress where laws can pass.

c)

States needed to have a 2/3 (9 out of 13) majority in order for a law to pass

d)

Americans liked the laws from England but they did not like the taxes.

57.

How did the Articles of Confederation impact the formation of the United States government?

a)

It established a strong central government

b)

It created a system of checks and balances

c)

It led to the creation of the Constitution

d)

It had no impact on the formation of the government

58.

What was the purpose of the Articles of Confederation?

a)

To unite the 13 colonies

b)

To declare independence from Britain

c)

To create a system of checks and balances

d)

To establish a strong central government

59.

Which of the following is NOT a way in which the Articles of Confederation impacted the development of the United States?

a)

It provided a framework for the Constitution

b)

It allowed for the creation of new states

c)

It led to the creation of a strong central government

d)

It established a system of checks and balances

60.

Western lands north of the Ohio River were divided into squares of six by six miles

a)

Republic

b)

Township

c)

Federalism

d)

Constitution

61.

What did the colonies form after the Declaration of Independence?

a)

The 13 colonies became one State

b)

“A firm league of friendship.”

c)

Each colony became a country

d)

The 13 colonies fought for control of the territory

62.

Write an example of how money was devalued (depriciated)

a)

The price of Spanish silver dollar increased from 40 to 146

b)

It charged a 5% tax on imported goods

c)

Pay the Royalists for property confiscated during the Revolutionary War

d)

"A little more than a shadow without substance"

63.

Under the Virginia Plan, the number of representatives each state received in Congress was

a)

3/5 of the state's population

b)

based on the state's population

c)

1 per state

d)

2 per state

64.

What did the New Jersey Plan state about the structure of Congress (Legislative Branch)?

a)

Each state would receive no representatives in Congress

b)

3 houses and each state would receive 2 representatives

c)

2 houses and representatives based on population

d)

1 house and each state would receive 1 representative

65.

Which of the following did BOTH the Virginia and New Jersey Plans include?

a)

an end to slavery

b)

representation based on population

c)

three branches of government

d)

two houses of congress

66.

Consisting of two houses, or chambers, especially in legislature.

a)

Depreciated

b)

Bicameral

c)

Petition

d)

Ordinance

67.

How was the government structured under the Articles of Confederation?

a)

Communist regime

b)

Centralized monarchy

c)

Loose alliance of independent states

d)

Dictatorship

68.

What were the weaknesses of the central government under the Articles of Confederation?

a)

Strict enforcement of laws

b)

Strong regulation of trade

c)

Inability to levy taxes, regulate trade, and enforce laws

d)

Unlimited power to levy taxes

69.

Name one power of the central government under the Articles of Confederation.

a)

Levy taxes

b)

Regulate interstate commerce

c)

Declare war

d)

Establish a national currency

70.

What powers did the central government have under the Articles of Confederation?

a)

Unlimited powers

b)

Limited powers

c)

Shared powers with the states

d)

No powers

71.

What were the achievements of the central government under the Articles of Confederation?

a)

Establishment of a national bank

b)

Creation of a standing army

c)

Ratification of the Constitution

d)

Establishment of a postal system, negotiation of the Treaty of Paris, and passage of the Northwest Ordinance

72.

In 1786, a group of western Massachusetts farmers rose up to protest taxes and actions against debtors. This uprising, known as Shays' Rebellion, was important because it -

a)

showed that the Confederation Congress was too weak to tax farmers.

b)

revealed the inability of the national government to put down an uprising if it had spread

c)

demonstrated the national government's lack of power to regulate interstate commerce

d)

exposed the need for states to have votes in Congress based on their size

73.

The Virginia Plan said that states should have representatives based on _______ .

a)

how old they were

b)

their population

c)

their location

d)

their religion

74.

James Madison created The _________ Plan. He thought government should be split into three parts (or branches)

a)

Georgia

b)

New Jersey

c)

Rhode Island

d)

Virginia

75.

A delegate is someone that was chosen to speak for others. Delegates were usually wealthy, business people, land owners, and lawyers.

a)

true

b)

false

76.

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the laws and includes the Supreme Court?

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

77.

Which branch of government is in charge of creating laws and includes the House of Representatives and Senate?

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

78.

Which branch enforces the laws and includes the President and his cabinet members?

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

79.

Which of the following is NOT one of the Three Branches of Government

a)

Executive Branch

b)

Legislative Branch

c)

Judicial Branch

d)

Constitutional Branch

80.

Which of the following was NOT a delegate at the Constitutional Convention?

a)

James Madison

b)

Ben Franklin

c)

George Washington

d)

King George

81.

What document created the government we still have today?

a)

the Bill of Rights

b)

Articles of Confederation

c)

Constitution

d)

Declaration of Independence

82.

Freedom of speech, religion and other rights citizens have are found in the ____________ .

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

Bill of Rights

c)

Peace Treaty

d)

Britain Agreement

83.

Match the definition with the correct vocabulary word:


Land that the United States owns, but isn't a state yet.

a)

Territory

b)

Ratify

c)

Amend

d)

Ordinance

84.

Match the definition with the correct vocabulary word:


To change something for the better officially.

a)

Territory

b)

Ratify

c)

Amend

d)

Ordinance

85.
Who was allowed to hold public office under the Articles of Confederation?
a)
ALL ADULTS
b)
MEN ONLY
c)
PROPERTY-OWNING MEN ONLY
86.
Who is allowed to vote under the Articles of Confederation?
a)
ALL ADULTS
b)
MEN ONLY
c)
PROPERTY-OWNING MEN ONLY
87.
How many votes were needed in order for the changes to be made to the Articles of Confederation?
a)
SEVEN (Majority)
b)
NINE (Two-thirds)
c)
ALL 13 (Unanimous)
88.
How many votes were needed for a law to be passed under the Articles of Confederation?
a)
SEVEN/THIRTEEN (Majority)
b)
THIRTEEN/THIRTEEN (Unanimous)
c)
NINE/THIRTEEN (Two-thirds)
89.
How did states vote under the Articles of Confederation?
a)
ONE VOTE PER STATE
b)
STATE VOTING WAS BASED ON POPULATION
90.
How was the Articles of Confederation designed?
a)
It gave MORE power to STATES and LESS power to the NATIONAL GOVERNMENT.
b)
It gave LESS power to STATES and MORE power to the NATIONAL GOVERNMENT.
c)
It gave EQUAL power to STATES and the NATIONAL GOVERNMENT.
91.
Did the "A of C" have a National Bill of Rights?
a)
YES
b)
NO
92.
Because of the Articles the government could NOT regulate ______ among the states.
a)
food quality
b)
laws
c)
travel
d)
commerce (trade)
93.
Under the Articles of Confederation, America used a national currency (money)
a)
True
b)
False
94.
Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress could regulate trade between the states.
a)
true
b)
false
95.

What did the Northwest Ordinance say about slavery?

a)

It banned slavery in the Northwest Territories

b)

It banned the slave trade throughout the country

c)

It declared slavery legal in the Northwest Territories

d)

It didn't mention slavery

96.

Why did farmers rebel and take over courthouses in Shay's Rebellion?

a)

They were in debt and their farms were being taken

b)

They wanted America to return to Great Britain's control

c)

They were angry about tea taxes

d)

They wanted to become judges

97.

The states included in this land ordinance made up the...

a)

Northern Territory

b)

Midwest Territory

c)

Northwest Territory

d)

Great Lakes Territory

98.

Which picture is the best representation of the Articles of Confederation?

a)
b)
99.

What was the main focus of the founders when trying to form America's first government?

a)

To make taxes as low as possible

b)

To keep the nation secure

c)

To avoid an overly powerful government

d)

To make state governments very powerful

100.

Why did Americans struggle to see themselves as a unified nation?

a)

Some people still supported the British.

b)

The colonies were all very different with unique people

c)

Most Americans didn't want to live under any government.

d)

Northerners and southerners already disliked each other.

101.

Each state used the SAME money under the Articles of Confederation.

a)

True

b)

False

102.
Under the Articles, __________ was given sole authority to govern the country.
a)
Congress
b)
The President
c)
George Washington
d)
Benjamin Franklin
103.
Amending the Articles took a ____________ consent of the states.
a)
unanimous
b)
long
c)
disapproved
d)
angry
104.
Congress could ______ the states for money and troops but the states could say ____
a)
talk; no
b)
bargin; yes
c)
demand; yes
d)
ask; no
105.
The unsettled area past the Appalachian Mountains, where Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin are today, was known as the - 
a)
Northwest Territory
b)
Southwest Territory
c)
Western Territory
d)
Indian Territory
106.
The meetings of state delegates in 1787 which lead to the writing of the U.S. Constitution was known as the:
a)
Republican Party
b)
Constitutional Convention
c)
Democratic Party
d)
Senate
107.
Which statement supports the Anti-Federalists in the struggle over ratification of the U.S. Constitution?
a)
The Constitution should limit state government
b)
The Constitution should protect fundamental rights
c)
The Constitution should create a strong national government
d)
 The Constitution should prevent the election of amateur politicians
108.
 Which statement best reflects the views of an Anti-Federalist?
a)
 “I demand a new constitution”
b)
“I support ratification”
c)
 “I fear a strong government”
d)
a.  “I oppose a bill of rights”
109.
Which three rights are guaranteed by the Bill of Rights?
a)
freedom of speech, right to work, right to petition the government.
b)
right to bear arms, right to a speedy trial, right to an education
c)
freedom of speech, right to bear arms, right to a speedy trial
d)
right to vote, right to work, right to a speedy trial
110.
The fourth amendment prevents soldiers, government agents, and police officers from searching your home or taking your property without a(n):
a)
bail
b)
double jeopardy
c)
indictment
d)
search warrant
111.

The plan that combined the New Jersey & Virginia Plans and created our legislative branch was called

a)

The Good Compromise

b)

The Connecticut Compromise

c)

The Great Compromise

d)

The New Virginia Plan

112.

The first part of the Constitution is called the

a)

introversion

b)

preamble

c)

"we the people..."

d)

articles

113.

Which part of the constitution has the bill of rights

a)

the articles

b)

the amendments

c)

the preamble

114.

The executive branch _____________ the laws

a)

enforces

b)

executes

c)

creates

d)

debates in the House of Representatives

115.

The judicial branch ____________ the laws

a)

makes

b)

marks

c)

adds to

d)

interprets

116.

the sharing of powers between state and federal governments is called

a)

state power

b)

federal power

c)

federalism

d)

sectionalism

117.

The commander in chief of the armed forces currently is

a)

Donald Trump

b)

Barack Obama

c)

George Bush

d)

Joe Biden

118.

What is the "Supreme Law of the Land?"

a)

The Declaration of Independence

b)

The Articles of Confederation

c)

Shays' Rebellion

d)

The Constitution

119.
Which part of Congress is determined by population of the states?
a)
The House of Representatives
b)
The Senate
c)
The Legislative
d)
The Supreme Court
120.
States have the power to 
a)
declare war
b)
establish schools
c)
print money
d)
foreign relations
121.
Which of the following describes federalism?
a)
the three branches check on each other
b)
the small states have equal power in the Senate
c)
the power is divided between the executive, judicial, and legislative
d)
the power is divided between the states and country
122.
Under the Articles of Confederation the states were 
a)
very united
b)
fighting
c)
disunited
d)
tyrants
123.
What does impeach mean?
a)
The Congress wants to remove the President from office
b)
The law is unconstitutional
c)
The President does not approve the law
d)
The President is removed from office
124.
Which of the following is NOT a branch of government?
a)
Executive
b)
Judicial
c)
Tyranny
d)
Legislative
125.

One responsibility of the Executive Branch of the U.S. Government is to see that laws are---

a)

are written quickly

b)

followed by the citizens

c)

interpreted correctly

d)

taught in public schools

126.

George Washington served the newly formed United States as the---

a)

President

b)

Vice president

c)

Secretary of State

d)

Federalist candidate

127.

What do Jefferson and Washington have in common?

a)

Both were a president of the United States

b)

negotiated the Louisiana purchase

c)

Both were authors of the Declaration of Independence

d)

Military Commander during the American Revolution

128.

the Founding Fathers created a government system characterized by checks and balances in order to---

a)

ensure political change came slowly

b)

safeguard against one branch dominating

c)

concentrate power in an executive brankch

d)

make elected officials accountable to voters

129.

A presidential veto of law is an example of--

a)

due process

b)

judicial activism

c)

individual rights

d)

checks and balances.

130.
The Presidents power to reject a law
a)
Veto
b)
Cede
c)
Impeach
131.

group of persons chosen from each state, indirectly elect president

a)

Popular Sovereignty

b)

Indirect Democracy

c)

Limited Government

d)

Electoral College

132.

All government power comes from the people

a)

Popular Sovereignty

b)

Indirect Democracy

c)

Limited Government

d)

Electoral Colleg

133.

constitution specifically states what powers the government has

a)

Popular Sovereignty

b)

Indirect Democracy

c)

Limited Government

d)

Electoral College

134.

designed to prevent one branch from seizing too much power. Example: President nominates judges, Senate approves nominations

a)

Separation of Powers

b)

Checks and balances

c)

Ratify

d)

Bill of Rights

135.

What conclusion can be drawn from the headline?

a)

Citizens can be involved in policy making through their representatives.

b)

Citizens can be directly involved in policy making.

c)

Only elected officials may change constitutions.

d)

Only elected officials make policy.

136.

the place in Philadelphia where the Constitution was debated and signed

a)

White House

b)

Washington Monument

c)

Independence Hall

137.
The framers designed a system of checks and balances to
a)
share power between the national and state governments.
b)
make it difficult but not impossible to amend the Constitution.
c)
make sure that the Constitution was the supreme law of the land.
d)
keep any one branch of government from becoming too powerful.
138.
As used in the Preamble, the word tranquility means
a)
stillness.
b)
peace and order.
c)
relaxation.
d)
calmness of minds.
139.
To "provide for the common Defense" means to
a)
protect Americans from foreign enemies.
b)
keep law-abiding people safe from criminals.
c)
provide lawyers to people accused of crimes.
d)
apply the same laws to all people, rich or poor.
140.
Which words of the Preamble best justify the creation of federal courts?
a)
"form a more perfect Union"
b)
"establish justice"
c)
"promote the General Welfare"
d)
"secure the Blessings of Liberty"
141.

This Virginian delegate to the Constitutional Convention took detailed notes during the meetings and helped to propose compromises. "Father of the Constitution"

a)

George Washington

b)

James Madison

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

James Monroe

142.
What did Anti-Federalists want?
a)
A strong, central government
b)
A Bill of Rights
c)
Less power for the states
d)
To keep the Articles of Confederation
143.
What is Federalism?
a)
Form of government where power is held by the national 
b)
Form of government where power is held by the state
c)
Form of government where power is divided between the national and state.
d)
Form of government where power is held by the President
144.
True or False: the electoral college is a group of people who elect the President and vice president from each state.
a)
True
b)
False
145.
What was the secrecy rule?
a)
Delegates were allowed tell everyone outside of the convention what was going on in the convention
b)
Delegates were not allowed tell everyone outside of the convention what was going on in the convention
c)
Delegates were told to tell everyone outside of the convention what was going on in the convention
146.
True or False: the Anti-Federalists did NOT support the Constitution
a)
True
b)
False
147.

The Electoral College can best be described as a

a)

Direct election

b)

Popular election

c)

Dynastic election

d)

Indirect election

148.

How many representatives per state are in the Senate?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

Based on population

d)

4

149.

Police cannot get a search warrant without

a)

Eminent Domain

b)

Executive Order

c)

Miranda Rights

d)

Probable Cause

150.
What is the name for a change or addition to the Constitution?
a)
Federalism
b)
Amendment
c)
Ratification
d)
Veto
151.

Which amendment guarantees Americans right to bear arms (own weapons)

a)

Second Amendment

b)

First Amendment

c)

Ninth Amendment

d)

Third Amendment

152.

What does the third amendment say?

a)

Protects the rights of every American, defines the Freedoms of Religion, Speech and Press

b)

Prevents the government from forcing citizens to shelter soldiers in their homes

c)

Guarantees Americans right to bear arms (own weapons)

153.

Who is in charge of the executive branch?

a)

the President

b)

the Chief Justice

c)

the Majority Leader

d)

the Speaker of the House

154.
What does prescribe mean?
a)
to invalidate
b)
to shut down
c)
to constrain
d)
to authorize
155.
To impose a condition is to
a)
modify it 
b)
protest it
c)
inflict it.
d)
abandon it
156.

The Bill of Rights refers to the first 10 amendments of the Constitution.

a)

True

b)

False

157.

Who is considered to be "The Father of the Constitution"?

a)

George Washington

b)

James Madison

c)

Madison Davis

d)

James Monroe

158.

Police officers usually need a _______ to search you or your property

a)

Baton

b)

Firearm

c)

Warrant

d)

Bible

159.
At the Constitutional Convention, there were debates about who should be in the United States government.  Eventually, delgates came to a compromise known as The Great Compromise, whih split the legislative branch into two parts called houses.  This compromise was an agreement between:
a)
rich and poor states
b)
large and small states
c)
slave and free states
d)
loyalist and patriot states
160.

Which of these rights is covered under the 1st Amendment?

a)

Freedom of speech

b)

Right to bear arms

c)

Freedom from having to shelter soldiers in your home

161.

18. What is the highest court in the United States?

a)

The Supreme Court

b)

The Applet Court

c)

District Court

d)

The one in Denver, Colorado

162.

How long is one (1) term for the President?

a)

4 years

b)

6 years

c)

3 years

163.

You can protest in public against the government

a)

True

b)

False

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