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Semester 1 - Preassessment for Semester Exam

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Articles of Confederation was important because it –

a)

created a means for establishing the executive branch

b)

provided every citizen in America the right to vote

c)

enabled each of the 13 states to make separate treaties with foreign nations

d)

was the first form of government for America

2.

Under the Articles of Confederation, who had the most power?

a)

The President

b)

The Federal Government

c)

The States

3.
What kind of national (central) government did the Articles of Confederation create?
a)
Weak
b)
Powerful
c)
Non-existent
d)
Confusing
4.
Under the Articles of Confederation, how many votes did each state get when voting on a new law?
a)
Zero
b)
One
c)
Two 
d)
Three
5.
Which is a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
a)
Congress couldn't collect taxes
b)
Weak central government
c)
Provided for no common currency
d)
All of the these
6.

To pass or approve

a)

Ratify

b)

Compromise

c)

Great Compromise

d)

Constitution

7.

The ___________ are for the ratification (approval) of the U.S Constitution.

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

c)

Whiggs

d)

Representatives

8.

The ___________ are NOT for the ratification (approval) of the U.S Constitution.

a)

Anti-Federalists.

b)

Federalists.

c)

Whiggs.

d)

Supreme Court Justices.

9.

Anti-Federalists were in favor of:

a)

States Rights and the protection of individual rights.

b)

A strong Central Government.

c)

A Monarchy (King & Queen) to rule over the country.

d)

a powerful National Government

10.

The Federalist Papers _________ a stronger central government.

a)

Criticized

b)

Negated

c)

Replaced

d)

Supported

11.

Federalists:

a)

Were scared by a strong central government

b)

Believed the constitution said little about peoples' rights

c)

Wanted a stronger central government

d)

All of the above

12.

Anti- Federalists:

a)

Didn't think that the Constitution required a Bill of Rights

b)

Were scared by a strong central government

c)

Wanted to toss out the Articles of Confederation

d)

All of the above

13.

The 'Bill of Rights'

a)

Replaced the Constitution

b)

Replaced the Articles of Confederation

c)

Declared Independence from England

d)

Are the first ten amendments to the Constitution

14.
Supported Bill of Rights to be added after ratification
a)
federalist
b)
antifederalist
15.

What percentage of states were needed to agree to amend (change) any of the problems in the Articles?

a)

25% (one quarter)

b)

51% (simple majority)

c)

66% (super majority)

d)

100% (unanimous consent)

16.

How many states were required to ratify the Constitution?

a)

10 out of 13

b)

13 out 13

c)

7 out of 13

d)

9 out of 13

17.

The idea that power lies with the people

a)

popular sovereignty

b)

compromise

c)

rule of law

d)

supremacy clause

18.

Split of authority among the three branches of government

a)

separation of powers

b)

checks and balances

c)

federalism

d)

reserved powers

19.

"Rule of Law" protects individual _____________.

a)

opinions

b)

rights

c)

businesses

d)

dictatorships

20.

Mostly lived in rural areas

a)

Anti-federalist

b)

Federalist

21.

Mostly lived in urban areas

a)

Anti-federalist

b)

Federalist

22.

Included Alexander Hamilton, George Washington, John Jay, John Adams

a)

Anti-federalist

b)

Federalist

23.

Included Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams

a)

Anti-federalist

b)

Federalist

24.

Who would say: The President created by the Constitution is really just a king.

a)

federalist

b)

antifederalist

25.

Why did the Anti-Federalists demand a Bill of Rights?

a)

they wanted to keep the government small

b)

they wanted a provision for Taco Tuesday

c)

they wanted to keep the government big and strong

d)

they wanted to make sure individual states rights were protected

26.

In a society without the rule of law, who might not have to follow the rules?

a)

Only famous celebrities

b)

Only government officials

c)

Government officials, famous celebrities, and wealthy people

d)

Only wealthy people

27.

How does the rule of law protect citizens in a society that follows it?

a)

Ensures that everyone, including the president, follows the same rules

b)

Gives special privileges to government officials

c)

Allows wealthy people to avoid consequences

d)

Allows government officials to target people with laws

28.

What is due process in the context of the rule of law?

a)

The fairness of law for those accused of breaking the law

b)

The ability of government officials to ignore laws

c)

The transparency of government institutions

d)

The accountability before the law for everyone

29.

Which was NOT a power of Congress under the Articles of Confederations?

a)

Raising an army

b)

Dealing with foreign countries

c)

Issuing taxes

d)

Printing money

30.
One weakness of the Articles Of Confederation was that it lacked which 2 branches of government?
a)
Legislative & Executive
b)
Executive & Judicial
c)
Judicial & Legislative
d)
Executive & Oak
31.
Which of the following BEST describes the Articles of Confederation?
a)
A Constitution established after the American Revolution
b)
A Declaration of Independence
c)
The 1st Constitution of the U.S.
d)
A strong form of government
32.

Under the Articles, the national Congress did not have the power to create or collect taxes. What did this lead to?

a)

The states went bankrupt.

b)

The national/federal government never had enough money to fund things.

c)

The national government overtaxed people, like the British had.

d)

The states gave Congress all of the tax money the country needed.

33.

Why did farmers rebel and take over courthouses in Shay's Rebellion?

a)

They were in debt and their farms were being taken

b)

They wanted America to return to Great Britain's control

c)

They were angry about tea taxes

d)

They wanted to become judges

34.

The main cause for many of the rules in the Articles of Confederation was that the delegates at the Continental Congress...

a)

did not want to give the states too much power because they'd proven they were willing to rebel against a government.

b)

wanted to create a government that was identical to England's government.

c)

were concerned about giving the central government too much power because the King had used his power unfairly.

d)

wanted to unify the states together, which included creating one army and one type of currency.

35.
One major problem with the Articles of Confederation is that Congress could not ______ the citizens to raise money.
a)
tax
b)
ask
c)
demand
d)
force
36.

In a society without the rule of law, who might not have to follow the rules?

a)

Only famous celebrities

b)

Only government officials

c)

Government officials, famous celebrities, and wealthy people

d)

Only wealthy people

37.

What is the rule of law?

a)

A concept that those who govern are bound by the laws

b)

A concept that only the wealthy are bound by the laws

c)

A concept that only the government officials are bound by the laws

d)

A concept that only the president is bound by the laws

38.

How does the rule of law protect citizens in a society that follows it?

a)

Ensures that everyone, including the president, follows the same rules

b)

Gives special privileges to government officials

c)

Allows wealthy people to avoid consequences

d)

Allows government officials to target people with laws

39.

Avery, Samuel, and Nora are playing a game where they pretend to be part of the government. They are choosing roles. Which of the following roles are NOT one of the three branches of government that they can choose from?

a)

Judicial

b)

Secretary of State

c)

Legislative

d)

Executive

e)

FBI

40.

Anika, Mason, and Kai are playing a game where they pretend to be different branches of government. Mason is in charge of carrying out or executing the laws. Which role is Mason playing?

a)

Judicial

b)

State

c)

Legislative

d)

Executive

41.

Olivia, Elijah, and Anika are discussing the number of justices on the Supreme Court. How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

a)

5

b)

9

c)

13

d)

3

42.

a form of government where one leader has absolute control over citizen's lives

a)

dictatorship

b)
constitutional monarchy
c)
representative democracy
d)
republic
43.
rule by the people
a)
democracy
b)
constitutional monarchy
c)

oligarchy

d)

dictatorship

44.

a government in which one person inherits political power and claims total power by divine right

a)

absolute monarchy

b)
representative democracy
c)

constitutional monarchy

d)

anarchy

45.

a system in which a hereditary king or queen serves as the ceremonial head of state and is subject to the nation's constitution

a)

constitutional monarchy

b)

absolute monarchy

c)

republic

d)

theocracy

46.
a system in which the people directly debate and decide important issues
a)
direct democracy
b)
republic
c)

government

d)

theocracy

47.
a government in which people choose leaders to represent them
a)
representative democracy
b)
constitutional monarchy
c)

dictatorship

d)

oligarchy

48.

only a certain group has political rights or authority to control the country

a)

oligarchy

b)

absolute monarchy

c)

dictatorship

d)

direct democracy

49.

a government that uses religious law to settle disputes and rule the people

a)

theocracy

b)
democracy
c)
republic
d)

monarchy

50.

a system of government where the central government is all-powerful and local governments are extensions of the central government

a)

unitary government

b)

federal government

c)

confederal government

d)

democracy

51.

a system of government where local and central governments each exercise their own powers

a)

federal government

b)

confederal government

c)

unitary government

d)

oligarchy

52.

a system of government where a number of independent states form their own association in order to act and cooperate together without losing their sovereignty

a)

confederal government

b)

federal government

c)

unitary government

d)

presidential government

53.

a system of government where voters elect members of the legislative branch who then elect the head of the executive branch from their own ranks

a)

parliamentary government

b)

presidential government

c)

socialism

d)

communism

54.

a system of government where government owns and controls some industries and businesses in order to benefit its citizens

a)

socialism

b)

anarchy

c)

oligarchy

d)

parliamentary government

55.

What is the system where the 3 branches of government keep one from having too much power?

a)

Popular Sovereignty

b)

Limited Government

c)

The strong arm of the law

d)

Checks and Balances

56.

What does the Bill of Rights protect?

a)

The Constitution

b)

Individual Rights

c)

The President and Vice President

d)

The X-Men

57.

When the federal government and state government share power, it's called...

a)

Teamwork

b)

Limited Government

c)

Separation of Powers

d)

Federalism

58.

The government only gets its power given to it from the Constitution, what is this called?

a)

The Constitution

b)

Separation of Powers

c)

Individual Rights

d)

Limit Government

59.
What is Popular Sovereignty?
a)
Being popular in the world
b)
People voting and having a say in the governments decisions
c)
People voting
d)
The act of the 20th admendment and it’s rules.
60.
Why is Popular Sovereignty important?
a)
 The rights and liberties of the citizens are not fully protected by national or international standards
b)
It gives woman the right to vote
c)
It shows people how they vote and why they vote for congress
d)
Our rights have the right to vote and choose the person we want running our country