WorksheetsUSH Unit 3 Review
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 16mins
Which document established a "firm league of friendship" among the states?
The Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation
The Constitution
The Federalist Papers
Under the Articles of Confederation, how many votes did each state have in Congress?
One vote per state
Two votes per state
Votes proportional to population
Votes based on land value
Which governing document established a bicameral legislature?
The Articles of Confederation
The Magna Carta
The Constitution
The Bill of Rights
What was a key difference in tax collection between the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution?
The Constitution eliminated all taxes
The Articles allowed states to print their own money
The Constitution gave Congress the power to collect taxes directly
The Articles required unanimous state approval for taxes
How many states needed to ratify amendments under the Articles of Confederation?
Three-fourths of the states
Two-thirds of the states
A simple majority of states
All states unanimously
Which branch of government was NOT established by the Articles of Confederation?
Legislative branch
Executive branch
Judicial branch
Both executive and judicial branches
Under the Constitution, how are Representatives apportioned among the states?
Equally among all states
Based on land value
According to population
By state legislature decision
What power did the Constitution grant to the President that was not present in the Articles of Confederation?
Power to declare war
Power to coin money
Power as Commander in Chief
Power to regulate trade
How did the Bill of Rights affect the ratification of the Constitution?
It was included in the original Constitution
It was promised to be added after ratification
It was rejected by the Federalists
It was required before ratification could occur
Which document provided for a Supreme Court?
The Articles of Confederation
The Constitution
The Declaration of Independence
The Federalist Papers
Under the Constitution, how many Senators represent each state?
One
Two
Three
Proportional to population
What was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
It gave too much power to a central government
It lacked the ability to regulate interstate commerce
It established a powerful executive branch
It created a national court system
Which group argued for the inclusion of the Bill of Rights in the Constitution?
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Loyalists
Tories
What term length did the Constitution establish for Representatives?
Two years
Four years
Six years
Life terms
Which power was granted to Congress by the Constitution but not by the Articles of Confederation?
Power to make treaties
Power to declare war
Power to coin money
Power to maintain state militias
According to the Federalist Papers, why were the Bill of Rights considered unnecessary?
They believed the Constitution already protected individual rights
They thought bills of rights could be dangerous and limiting
They wanted to give more power to the states
They believed rights were better protected by state constitutions
Which of the following best describes the Anti-Federalists' view on government power?
They supported a strong central government
They believed in unlimited congressional power
They favored a confederation of strong state governments
They wanted to eliminate all forms of government
How did the Federalists view human nature in relation to government, according to Federalist Paper #51?
They believed all men were inherently good
They thought government was unnecessary
They viewed human nature as flawed, requiring checks on power
They considered only the elite capable of self-governance
What was a key concern of the Anti-Federalists regarding the proposed Constitution?
It gave too much power to state governments
It lacked specific protections for individual rights
It was too difficult to amend
It didn't address foreign policy issues
Which document did the Federalists support and advocate for?
The Articles of Confederation
The Magna Carta
The Declaration of Independence
The United States Constitution
What was the primary reason for the United States to adopt an isolationist foreign policy in its early years?
To avoid forming alliances with other nations
To focus on domestic economic growth
To prevent immigration from Europe
To maintain neutrality in European conflicts
Which event led to increased tensions between the United States and France in the late 1790s?
The French Revolution
The XYZ Affair
French impressment of American ships and sailors
The trade agreement with Great Britain
How did the Federalist Party view the Alien and Sedition Acts?
As a violation of civil rights
As unnecessary government overreach
As a way to protect states' rights
As necessary measures to ensure national security
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?
They would be granted immediate citizenship
They would be required to serve in the U.S. military
They could be arrested and deported
They would be restricted to certain areas of the country
How did the Sedition Act potentially conflict with the U.S. Constitution?
It violated the Second Amendment right to bear arms
It contradicted the First Amendment's freedom of speech
It infringed on the right to a fair trial
It went against the prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment
According to Washington (Farewell Address), what is a significant threat to the unity of the nation?
Foreign invasions
Economic instability
Geographical discriminations between states
Religious differences
How does Washington (Farewell Address) advise the nation to interact with other countries?
By forming strong military alliances
Through aggressive economic competition
By isolating from global affairs
With good faith and justice towards all
What does Washington (Farewell Address) caution against regarding relationships with other nations?
Developing any international trade agreements
Participating in global peacekeeping efforts
Forming passionate attachments to particular countries
Establishing diplomatic relations with European powers
What principle was established by the Marbury v. Madison case?
Executive privilege
Judicial review
Legislative immunity
Presidential pardon power
What was the main issue in the McCulloch v. Maryland case?
Whether states could regulate federal banks
Whether Congress had the power to establish a national bank
Whether Maryland could tax the Bank of the United States
All of the above
What was the key issue in the Gibbons v. Ogden case?
The right to operate steamboats in international waters
The power to regulate commerce between states
The ability of states to tax interstate businesses
The licensing of steamboat captains
What kind of government was set up by the Articles of Confederation?
A strong central government
A loose confederation of states
A monarchy
A parliamentary system
