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WorksheetsSemester 1 - Preassessment for Semester Exam
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 36mins
The Articles of Confederation was important because it –
created a means for establishing the executive branch
provided every citizen in America the right to vote
enabled each of the 13 states to make separate treaties with foreign nations
was the first form of government for America
Under the Articles of Confederation, who had the most power?
The President
The Federal Government
The States
To pass or approve
Ratify
Compromise
Great Compromise
Constitution
The ___________ are for the ratification (approval) of the U.S Constitution.
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Whiggs
Representatives
The ___________ are NOT for the ratification (approval) of the U.S Constitution.
Anti-Federalists.
Federalists.
Whiggs.
Supreme Court Justices.
Anti-Federalists were in favor of:
States Rights and the protection of individual rights.
A strong Central Government.
A Monarchy (King & Queen) to rule over the country.
a powerful National Government
The Federalist Papers _________ a stronger central government.
Criticized
Negated
Replaced
Supported
Federalists:
Were scared by a strong central government
Believed the constitution said little about peoples' rights
Wanted a stronger central government
All of the above
Anti- Federalists:
Didn't think that the Constitution required a Bill of Rights
Were scared by a strong central government
Wanted to toss out the Articles of Confederation
All of the above
The 'Bill of Rights'
Replaced the Constitution
Replaced the Articles of Confederation
Declared Independence from England
Are the first ten amendments to the Constitution
What percentage of states were needed to agree to amend (change) any of the problems in the Articles?
25% (one quarter)
51% (simple majority)
66% (super majority)
100% (unanimous consent)
How many states were required to ratify the Constitution?
10 out of 13
13 out 13
7 out of 13
9 out of 13
The idea that power lies with the people
popular sovereignty
compromise
rule of law
supremacy clause
Split of authority among the three branches of government
separation of powers
checks and balances
federalism
reserved powers
"Rule of Law" protects individual _____________.
opinions
rights
businesses
dictatorships
Mostly lived in rural areas
Anti-federalist
Federalist
Mostly lived in urban areas
Anti-federalist
Federalist
Included Alexander Hamilton, George Washington, John Jay, John Adams
Anti-federalist
Federalist
Included Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams
Anti-federalist
Federalist
Who would say: The President created by the Constitution is really just a king.
federalist
antifederalist
Why did the Anti-Federalists demand a Bill of Rights?
they wanted to keep the government small
they wanted a provision for Taco Tuesday
they wanted to keep the government big and strong
they wanted to make sure individual states rights were protected
In a society without the rule of law, who might not have to follow the rules?
Only famous celebrities
Only government officials
Government officials, famous celebrities, and wealthy people
Only wealthy people
How does the rule of law protect citizens in a society that follows it?
Ensures that everyone, including the president, follows the same rules
Gives special privileges to government officials
Allows wealthy people to avoid consequences
Allows government officials to target people with laws
What is due process in the context of the rule of law?
The fairness of law for those accused of breaking the law
The ability of government officials to ignore laws
The transparency of government institutions
The accountability before the law for everyone
Which was NOT a power of Congress under the Articles of Confederations?
Raising an army
Dealing with foreign countries
Issuing taxes
Printing money
Under the Articles, the national Congress did not have the power to create or collect taxes. What did this lead to?
The states went bankrupt.
The national/federal government never had enough money to fund things.
The national government overtaxed people, like the British had.
The states gave Congress all of the tax money the country needed.
Why did farmers rebel and take over courthouses in Shay's Rebellion?
They were in debt and their farms were being taken
They wanted America to return to Great Britain's control
They were angry about tea taxes
They wanted to become judges
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.
In a society without the rule of law, who might not have to follow the rules?
Only famous celebrities
Only government officials
Government officials, famous celebrities, and wealthy people
Only wealthy people
What is the rule of law?
A concept that those who govern are bound by the laws
A concept that only the wealthy are bound by the laws
A concept that only the government officials are bound by the laws
A concept that only the president is bound by the laws
How does the rule of law protect citizens in a society that follows it?
Ensures that everyone, including the president, follows the same rules
Gives special privileges to government officials
Allows wealthy people to avoid consequences
Allows government officials to target people with laws
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?
Judicial
Secretary of State
Legislative
Executive
FBI
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?
Judicial
State
Legislative
Executive
Olivia, Elijah, and Anika are discussing the number of justices on the Supreme Court. How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
5
9
13
3
a form of government where one leader has absolute control over citizen's lives
dictatorship
oligarchy
dictatorship
a government in which one person inherits political power and claims total power by divine right
absolute monarchy
constitutional monarchy
anarchy
a system in which a hereditary king or queen serves as the ceremonial head of state and is subject to the nation's constitution
constitutional monarchy
absolute monarchy
republic
theocracy
government
theocracy
dictatorship
oligarchy
only a certain group has political rights or authority to control the country
oligarchy
absolute monarchy
dictatorship
direct democracy
a government that uses religious law to settle disputes and rule the people
theocracy
monarchy
a system of government where the central government is all-powerful and local governments are extensions of the central government
unitary government
federal government
confederal government
democracy
a system of government where local and central governments each exercise their own powers
federal government
confederal government
unitary government
oligarchy
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
confederal government
federal government
unitary government
presidential government
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
parliamentary government
presidential government
socialism
communism
a system of government where government owns and controls some industries and businesses in order to benefit its citizens
socialism
anarchy
oligarchy
parliamentary government
What is the system where the 3 branches of government keep one from having too much power?
Popular Sovereignty
Limited Government
The strong arm of the law
Checks and Balances
What does the Bill of Rights protect?
The Constitution
Individual Rights
The President and Vice President
The X-Men
When the federal government and state government share power, it's called...
Teamwork
Limited Government
Separation of Powers
Federalism
The government only gets its power given to it from the Constitution, what is this called?
The Constitution
Separation of Powers
Individual Rights
Limit Government
