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WorksheetsUnit 3: Constitution
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 26mins
The main cause for many of the rules in the Articles of Confederation was that the delegates at the Continental Congress...
did not want to give the states too much power because they'd proven they were willing to rebel against a government.
wanted to create a government that was identical to England's government.
were concerned about giving the central government too much power because the King had used his power unfairly.
wanted to unify the states together, which included creating one army and one type of currency.
Ultimately, the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation lead to the creation of -
the Treaty of Paris
the Affordable Care Act
the U.S. Constitution
the Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation _____ because they created a _____ national government.
failed, strong
failed, weak
succeeded, strong
succeeded, weak
What was the Virginia Plan?
The number of a state's representatives would be the same for every state.
The number of a state's representatives would depend on the population of that state.
The number of a state's representatives would depend on the wealth of that state.
The number of the state's representatives would depend on the number of pizzerias in that state.
Why did the Articles of Confederation ultimately fail?
The Articles of Confederation established a strong central government.
The Articles of Confederation gave too much power to the states.
The Articles of Confederation did not give enough power to the states.
The Articles of Confederation gave Congress unlimited powers.
The division and sharing of power between the central (federal) and state government is known as
Federalism
Americanism
Socialism
Communism
Anti-Federalists...
Opposed the ratification of the Constitution
Favored local governments
Were the men who shaped the constitution
indirectly elect the president
Which issue did the Virginia Plan, the New Jersey Plan and the Great Compromise address at the Constitutional Convention?
The power to regulate interstate commerce
The number of justices on the Supreme Court
A system for electing president
A method of determining state representation in Congress
Who believed that separation of powers would protect the people and that the Constitution didn't need a Bill of Rights.
Anti-Federalists
Legislators
Federalists
the President
Who believed that the Constitution must have a Bill of Rights added to protect the individual rights of the people?
Anti-Federalists
Federalists
Legislators
Judges
Which constitutional amendment allows citizens to own firearms?
1st Amendment
2nd Amendment
3rd Amendment
4th Amendment
Which amendment allows citizens to support any religion or no religion at all?
1st Amendment
2nd Amendment
3rd Amendment
4th Amendment
Which amendment protects citizens from having to house troops?
1st Amendment
2nd Amendment
3rd Amendment
4th Amendment
Which amendment protects people from being tortured if they are convicted of a crime?
2nd Amendment
1st Amendment
6th Amendment
8th Amendment
Who makes up the Congress?
The Senate
The House of Representatives
The President, Governor, and Mayor
The Senate and The House of Representatives
Which is the principle that "people decide/people rule"
Popular Sovereignty
Limited Power of Government
Federalism
Citizens are guaranteed these, such as life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Which principle is this and example of?
Popular Sovereignty
Federalism
Republicanism
Individual Rights
The President's veto is overridden by a two-thirds vote in Congress. This is an example of which principle?
Federalism
Limited Government
Checks & Balances
Popular Sovereignty
The Preamble to the Constitution begins with "We the People." This is an example of which of the principles of government?
Republicanism
Federalism
Popular Sovereignty
Individual Rights
Government leaders must follow all the laws that citizens do. This is so they do not trample on citizens' rights. Which principle is this?
Limited Government
Checks & Balances
Individual Rights
Republicanism
In November, I will vote for someone to represent my beliefs in government (Example: President, Senators, Representatives). This person will represent me in Congress. Which Constitutional Principle is this an example of?
Federalism
Checks and Balances
Republicanism
Limited Government
