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Foundations of Government

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What principle does the Declaration of Independence emphasize?

a)

Monarchy

b)

Individual Rights

c)

Feudalism

d)

Dictatorship

2.

The Declaration of Independence was written primarily to:

a)

Establish a new form of government

b)

Declare independence from Britain

c)

Create a national bank

d)

Form an alliance with France

3.

Which event highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

a)

The Boston Tea Party

b)

Shays' Rebellion

c)

The Constitutional Convention

d)

The signing of the Treaty of Paris

4.

Which of the following was a major turning point in the opinion on government roles?

a)

The American Revolution

b)

The Bill of Rights

5.

The Articles of Confederation established a government that had:

a)

Strong central authority

b)

Executive Branch

c)

No executive branch

d)

Legislative Branch

6.

What does federalism refer to?

a)

A) A system of government where power is divided between national and state governments

b)

B) A type of monarchy

c)

C) A system with only state governments

d)

D) A form of direct democracy

7.

Why did some Americans support increasing the power of the federal government?

a)

To allow the federal government to collect taxes

b)

To create conflict between the states

c)

To create a centralized banking system

d)

None of these

8.

The Great Compromise led to the creation of:

a)

A) A unicameral legislature

b)

B) A bicameral legislature

c)

C) The Electoral College

d)

D) The Supreme Court

9.

The Three-Fifths Compromise addressed:

a)

The taxation of goods

b)

Representation of enslaved individuals in Congress

c)

The rights of women

d)

The power of the states

10.

Which amendment is known for emphasizing states' rights?

a)

1st Amendment

b)

5th Amendment

c)

10th Amendment

d)

15th Amendment

11.

What was a significant outcome of the Constitutional Convention?

a)

Establishment of the Articles of Confederation

b)

Creation of the United States Constitution

12.

Which two groups had differing views during the ratification of the Constitution?

a)

Federalists and Anti-Federalists

b)

Democrats and Republicans

c)

Loyalists and Patriots

d)

North and South

13.

The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution to:

a)

Limit the power of the federal government

b)

Establish a national bank

c)

Declare independence

d)

Create a military

14.

What was the primary concern of the Anti-Federalists?

a)

Too much power given to the federal government

b)

Lack of military

c)

Too many amendments

d)

High taxes

15.

Which of the following is a principle of the Constitution?

a)

Absolute monarchy

b)

Separation of powers

c)

Direct democracy

d)

Totalitarianism

16.

Which document established the federal system of government in the U.S.?

a)

The Articles of Confederation

b)

The Declaration of Independence

c)

The United States Constitution

d)

The Bill of Rights

17.

The concept of checks and balances is meant to:

a)

Allow one branch of government to control everything

b)

Ensure that no single branch becomes too powerful

c)

Eliminate the need for laws

d)

Create a monarchy

18.

Which of the following was NOT a result of the Articles of Confederation?

a)

A) A weak central government

b)

B) Interstate conflicts

c)

C) A strong military

d)

D) Economic difficulties

19.

What was a major cause of Shays' Rebellion?

a)

High taxes and economic hardship

b)

The desire for independence

c)

Disputes over land

d)

Religious freedom

20.

The establishment of a federal system means:

a)

Only state governments have authority

b)

Power is shared between national and state governments

c)

There is no government

d)

Only the federal government has authority

21.

Which principle emphasizes the importance of individual rights?

a)

Federalism

b)

Republicanism

c)

Limited government

d)

Checks and balances

22.

The debates during the ratification of the Constitution reflected:

a)

A) A lack of interest in government

b)

B) Different views on government power and rights

c)

C) A desire for a monarchy

d)

D) An agreement among all states

23.

What was one outcome of the debates between Federalists and Anti-Federalists?

a)

The establishment of a monarchy

b)

The creation of the Bill of Rights

c)

No changes to the Constitution

d)

The end of the Constitution

24.

The principle of limited government means:

a)

The government can do anything it wants

b)

The government has restrictions on its powers

c)

There is no government

d)

All power is given to the states

25.

What did the Constitutional Convention address?

a)

Independence from Britain

b)

The weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation

c)

The creation of a military

d)

The signing of treaties

26.

Which of the following best describes republicanism?

a)

Rule by a king

b)

A system where citizens elect representatives

c)

A system without laws

d)

Total government control

27.
What was the purpose of the Declaration?
a)
to declare independence from France.
b)
to declare independence from Germany.
c)
to declare independence from Cuba.
d)
to declare independence from England
28.

Bicameral means

a)

one house of government

b)

two houses of government

c)

three houses of government

29.

The compromise that was reached at the Constitutional Convention:

a)

The Philadelphia Compromise

b)

The New Jersey Plan

c)

Virginia Plan

d)

The Connecticut (Great) Compromise

30.

The sharing of power between the state and federal (national) government​s.

a)

Federalism

b)

Checks and Balances

c)

Popular Sovereignty

d)

Individual Rights​