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USH Unit 3 Review

Total questions: 32

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which document established a "firm league of friendship" among the states?

a)

The Declaration of Independence

b)

The Articles of Confederation

c)

The Constitution

d)

The Federalist Papers

2.

Under the Articles of Confederation, how many votes did each state have in Congress?

a)

One vote per state

b)

Two votes per state

c)

Votes proportional to population

d)

Votes based on land value

3.

Which governing document established a bicameral legislature?

a)

The Articles of Confederation

b)

The Magna Carta

c)

The Constitution

d)

The Bill of Rights

4.

What was a key difference in tax collection between the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution?

a)

The Constitution eliminated all taxes

b)

The Articles allowed states to print their own money

c)

The Constitution gave Congress the power to collect taxes directly

d)

The Articles required unanimous state approval for taxes

5.

How many states needed to ratify amendments under the Articles of Confederation?

a)

Three-fourths of the states

b)

Two-thirds of the states

c)

A simple majority of states

d)

All states unanimously

6.

Which branch of government was NOT established by the Articles of Confederation?

a)

Legislative branch

b)

Executive branch

c)

Judicial branch

d)

Both executive and judicial branches

7.

Under the Constitution, how are Representatives apportioned among the states?

a)

Equally among all states

b)

Based on land value

c)

According to population

d)

By state legislature decision

8.

What power did the Constitution grant to the President that was not present in the Articles of Confederation?

a)

Power to declare war

b)

Power to coin money

c)

Power as Commander in Chief

d)

Power to regulate trade

9.

How did the Bill of Rights affect the ratification of the Constitution?

a)

It was included in the original Constitution

b)

It was promised to be added after ratification

c)

It was rejected by the Federalists

d)

It was required before ratification could occur

10.

Which document provided for a Supreme Court?

a)

The Articles of Confederation

b)

The Constitution

c)

The Declaration of Independence

d)

The Federalist Papers

11.

Under the Constitution, how many Senators represent each state?

a)

One

b)

Two

c)

Three

d)

Proportional to population

12.

What was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

a)

It gave too much power to a central government

b)

It lacked the ability to regulate interstate commerce

c)

It established a powerful executive branch

d)

It created a national court system

13.

Which group argued for the inclusion of the Bill of Rights in the Constitution?

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

c)

Loyalists

d)

Tories

14.

What term length did the Constitution establish for Representatives?

a)

Two years

b)

Four years

c)

Six years

d)

Life terms

15.

Which power was granted to Congress by the Constitution but not by the Articles of Confederation?

a)

Power to make treaties

b)

Power to declare war

c)

Power to coin money

d)

Power to maintain state militias

16.

According to the Federalist Papers, why were the Bill of Rights considered unnecessary?

a)

They believed the Constitution already protected individual rights

b)

They thought bills of rights could be dangerous and limiting

c)

They wanted to give more power to the states

d)

They believed rights were better protected by state constitutions

17.

Which of the following best describes the Anti-Federalists' view on government power?

a)

They supported a strong central government

b)

They believed in unlimited congressional power

c)

They favored a confederation of strong state governments

d)

They wanted to eliminate all forms of government

18.

How did the Federalists view human nature in relation to government, according to Federalist Paper #51?

a)

They believed all men were inherently good

b)

They thought government was unnecessary

c)

They viewed human nature as flawed, requiring checks on power

d)

They considered only the elite capable of self-governance

19.

What was a key concern of the Anti-Federalists regarding the proposed Constitution?

a)

It gave too much power to state governments

b)

It lacked specific protections for individual rights

c)

It was too difficult to amend

d)

It didn't address foreign policy issues

20.

Which document did the Federalists support and advocate for?

a)

The Articles of Confederation

b)

The Magna Carta

c)

The Declaration of Independence

d)

The United States Constitution

21.

What was the primary reason for the United States to adopt an isolationist foreign policy in its early years?

a)

To avoid forming alliances with other nations

b)

To focus on domestic economic growth

c)

To prevent immigration from Europe

d)

To maintain neutrality in European conflicts

22.

Which event led to increased tensions between the United States and France in the late 1790s?

a)

The French Revolution

b)

The XYZ Affair

c)

French impressment of American ships and sailors

d)

The trade agreement with Great Britain

23.

How did the Federalist Party view the Alien and Sedition Acts?

a)

As a violation of civil rights

b)

As unnecessary government overreach

c)

As a way to protect states' rights

d)

As necessary measures to ensure national security

24.

According to the Alien Enemies Act, what could happen to male French citizens over 14 years old living in the U.S. if war was declared?

a)

They would be granted immediate citizenship

b)

They would be required to serve in the U.S. military

c)

They could be arrested and deported

d)

They would be restricted to certain areas of the country

25.

How did the Sedition Act potentially conflict with the U.S. Constitution?

a)

It violated the Second Amendment right to bear arms

b)

It contradicted the First Amendment's freedom of speech

c)

It infringed on the right to a fair trial

d)

It went against the prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment

26.

According to Washington (Farewell Address), what is a significant threat to the unity of the nation?

a)

Foreign invasions

b)

Economic instability

c)

Geographical discriminations between states

d)

Religious differences

27.

How does Washington (Farewell Address) advise the nation to interact with other countries?

a)

By forming strong military alliances

b)

Through aggressive economic competition

c)

By isolating from global affairs

d)

With good faith and justice towards all

28.

What does Washington (Farewell Address) caution against regarding relationships with other nations?

a)

Developing any international trade agreements

b)

Participating in global peacekeeping efforts

c)

Forming passionate attachments to particular countries

d)

Establishing diplomatic relations with European powers

29.

What principle was established by the Marbury v. Madison case?

a)

Executive privilege

b)

Judicial review

c)

Legislative immunity

d)

Presidential pardon power

30.

What was the main issue in the McCulloch v. Maryland case?

a)

Whether states could regulate federal banks

b)

Whether Congress had the power to establish a national bank

c)

Whether Maryland could tax the Bank of the United States

d)

All of the above

31.

What was the key issue in the Gibbons v. Ogden case?

a)

The right to operate steamboats in international waters

b)

The power to regulate commerce between states

c)

The ability of states to tax interstate businesses

d)

The licensing of steamboat captains

32.

What kind of government was set up by the Articles of Confederation?

a)

A strong central government

b)

A loose confederation of states

c)

A monarchy

d)

A parliamentary system