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WorksheetsChapter 2 - Origins of Government
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of the following statements best describes the teachings of John Locke?
French thinker that believed in the importance or a separation of powers within the government.
English philosopher that believed that all people should have certain natural rights, including life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
All people should have certain basic rights, like freedom of speech and religion.
Create a social contract between the people and government. The governments primary objective is to maintain order.
Why were colonists free to create their own government while living in the New World, even though they were controlled by Great Britain?
Although legally controlled by Great Britain, the colonists were separated by an ocean, and the distance made it difficult for the King to control the colonists.
The colonists, with the assistance of the Native Americans, defeated the British in the French and Indian War, earning their freedom to rule themselves.
The King of England sold the rights to the 13 colonies to the French in return for a trade agreement that is still in use today.
All of the above.
Why did Great Britain tax the colonists following the French and Indian War?
The war was very costly to Great Britain and they needed money to pay for the war.
The colonists were a territory of Great Britain, and the war was fought in the colonies.
The king of England did not want to tax the people of Great Britain, so he taxed the colonists instead.
All of the above
Describe the government created by the Second Continental Congress during the American Revolution. (This is a checkbox question worth 3 points on your test)
George Washington would be the leader of the military
Printed Money
Created a Bill of Rights, that guaranteed certain rights to all people.
Included all 13 colonies
The colonies elected a president, by popular vote
Which part of the Declaration of Independence is the following text from - "For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent" and "For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury"
Preamble - Declares the purpose of the document
Statement of purpose - including the basic human rights
Grievances or concerns towards Great Britain and the King
Conclusion - the colonists determination to separate from Great Britain.
Why did the writers of the Articles of Confederation create a democratic type of government for the United States?
All countries in the world used a democratic type of government so the US just copied what they were doing.
The United States wanted to give power to the people, and not have a monarchy, which is what they had been living under.
The United States wanted the government to control every aspect of their life.
All of the Above.
Why was the United States referred to as the "Disunited States of America"?
The United States was "united" in name only.
The Articles of Confederation created 13 small kingdoms, not one country.
We did not have a strong national government that would bring all the states together.
All of the above.
Why was Daniel Shays Rebellion an important event in the creation of the a new government in the United States?
The rebellion opened the eyes to the many problems created by the Articles of Confederation.
Daniel Shay was able to conquer Massachusetts and over through the government.
Daniel Shay and his followers were captured and sent to England to live under the rule of the King of England.
All of the above.
Why did the framers (writers) of the US Constitution limit the powers of the Executive Branch (President), as well as limiting the years the President could serve?
Many of the delegates did not want a President at all.
The delegates were afraid that a single President could eventual abuse his power and become a type of Monarchy or Authoritarian government.
Most of the delegates agreed that the President should have unlimited powers but only serve 1 year in office.
All of the above.
Why did the writers of the Constitution not abolish slavery even though some people were in favor of doing so?
The writers knew that if slavery was abolished that many of the states would not ratify the Constitution leaving the US without a government.
The Constitution DID allow for the ban of slave trade after 1808, if the country wished to do so.
The banning of slavery could actually divide our country more so than it already was.
All of the above.
“The powers delegated by the proposed Constitution to the federal government, are few and defined. Those which are to remain in the State governments are numerous and indefinite.”
Federalist
Anti - Federalist
Which of the following was included in the Great Compromise? - This is a checkbox questions worth 6 points on your test.
2 House Legislature (Bicameral)
Select a President using the Electoral College
The Senate will have equal representation - 2 senators
The President will have limited powers and a serve a 4 year term.
Pay off our $40 million debt to England
What details did all the states agree on when creating a new government to replace the Articles of Confederation? - This is a checkbox question worth 4 points on your test
A representative government
Each state would use their own currency
A strong national government
3 Branches of Government - Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branch
A confederate system of government
Which of the following statements best describes the teachings of Montesquieu?
French thinker that believed in the importance or a separation of powers within the government.
English philosopher that believed that all people should have certain natural rights, including life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
All people should have certain basic rights, like freedom of speech and religion.
Create a social contract between the people and government. The governments primary objective is to maintain order.
Identify the Mayflower Compact
Signed in 1215, English nobles forced King John to sign, limited the King's power and recognized their rights.
First plan of government in the colonies, signed by the Pilgrims, select own leaders and make their own laws.
Set clear limits of the British monarchy, and gave rights to the people of England.
A government in which people elect delegates to make laws and conduct government.
