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American Government: Chapter 2 The Constitution

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a continuing debate related to the Constitution?

a)

Democracy

b)

Trade

c)

Immigration

d)

Education

2.

What was a key issue for Federalists in the ratification debates?

a)

Strong central government

b)

State sovereignty

c)

Agricultural policies

d)

Trade regulations

3.

What did the Federalists support during the ratification debates?

a)

Strong central government

b)

Weak central government

c)

Isolationism

d)

Free trade

4.

What was a major focus of the Constitutional Convention?

a)

Representation

b)

Taxation

c)

Military alliances

d)

Trade policies

5.

What was a key issue in the debates about the Constitution?

a)

Federalism

b)

Isolationism

c)

Mercantilism

d)

Expansionism

6.

What year were the Articles of Confederation established?

a)

1776

b)

1781

c)

1789

d)

1791

7.

What year is depicted in the map of North America?

a)

1776

b)

1787

c)

1800

d)

1750

8.

Which area is labeled as "Unexplored" on the map?

a)

Southern United States

b)

Western Canada

c)

Eastern United States

d)

Northern Mexico

9.

What is the name of the line that marks a boundary on the map?

a)

Mason-Dixon Line

b)

Proclamation Line of 1763

c)

Equator

d)

Prime Meridian

10.

Which ocean is located to the west of North America on the map?

a)

Atlantic Ocean

b)

Indian Ocean

c)

Pacific Ocean

d)

Arctic Ocean

11.

Which color represents the original thirteen colonies on the map?

a)

Red

b)

Blue

c)

Green

d)

Yellow

12.

What was the general age and education level of the delegates at the Constitutional Convention?

a)

Mostly old and uneducated

b)

Mostly young and educated

c)

Mostly middle-aged and educated

d)

Mostly young and uneducated

13.

What was the significance of the painting depicting the Framers at the Constitutional Convention?

a)

It symbolizes the unity and collaboration of the Founding Fathers in drafting the Constitution.

b)

It shows the daily life of the Framers during the Constitutional Convention.

c)

It highlights the architectural design of the building where the Convention was held.

d)

It depicts the fashion and clothing styles of the 18th century.

14.

What system is used to elect the President according to the compromise?

a)

Direct popular vote

b)

State legislature

c)

Electoral college

d)

Congressional vote

15.

What right is guaranteed by the Constitution regarding legal proceedings?

a)

Right to a speedy trial

b)

Right of trial by jury

c)

Right to an attorney

d)

Right to remain silent