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Review CBA 2.9

Total questions: 76

Worksheet time: 1hrs 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which era in U.S. history is characterized by the establishment of the first permanent English colony in Jamestown?

a)

The Age of Jackson

b)

Colonization

c)

Westward Expansion

d)

Reconstruction

2.

What document, signed in 1215, influenced the U.S. system of government by limiting the power of the monarchy?

a)

The Mayflower Compact

b)

The Federalist Papers

c)

The Magna Carta

d)

The English Bill of Rights

3.

Which principle of the U.S. Constitution ensures that no single branch of government becomes too powerful?

a)

Popular Sovereignty

b)

Federalism

c)

Checks and Balances

d)

Individual Rights

4.

What are unalienable rights as defined in the Declaration of Independence?

a)

Rights that can be transferred or sold

b)

Rights that cannot be taken away or denied

c)

Rights granted by the government

d)

Rights that apply only to citizens

5.

Which amendment in the Bill of Rights guarantees the freedom of speech?

a)

First Amendment

b)

Second Amendment

c)

Fourth Amendment

d)

Fifth Amendment

6.

Which event marked the beginning of the American Revolution?

a)

The signing of the Declaration of Independence

b)

The Boston Tea Party

c)

The Battle of Lexington and Concord

d)

The Constitutional Convention

7.

Which document served as a social contract for the Pilgrims and influenced the U.S. system of government?

a)

The Magna Carta

b)

The Mayflower Compact

c)

The English Bill of Rights

d)

The Federalist Papers

8.

What principle of the U.S. Constitution is demonstrated by the division of power between the national and state governments?

a)

Republicanism

b)

Federalism

c)

Popular Sovereignty

d)

Individual Rights

9.

Which of the following is an example of an unalienable right?

a)

The right to vote

b)

The right to own property

c)

The right to life

d)

The right to a fair trial

10.

Which amendment in the Bill of Rights protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?

a)

First Amendment

b)

Second Amendment

c)

Fourth Amendment

d)

Fifth Amendment

11.

What was a major cause of the American Civil War?

a)

The signing of the Magna Carta

b)

The issue of slavery and states' rights

c)

The westward expansion

d)

The Age of Jackson

12.

Which historic document argued for the ratification of the U.S. Constitution and influenced the U.S. system of government?

a)

The Magna Carta

b)

The Mayflower Compact

c)

The Federalist Papers

d)

The English Bill of Rights

13.

Which principle of the U.S. Constitution is reflected by the idea that government derives its power from the consent of the governed?

a)

Limited Government

b)

Popular Sovereignty

c)

Checks and Balances

d)

Separation of Powers

14.

Which of the following is NOT considered an unalienable right?

a)

The right to liberty

b)

The right to pursue happiness

c)

The right to a government job

d)

The right to life

15.

Which amendment in the Bill of Rights guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial?

a)

First Amendment

b)

Sixth Amendment

c)

Fourth Amendment

d)

Eighth Amendment

16.

What was the primary effect of the Reconstruction era following the Civil War?

a)

The expansion of U.S. territory

b)

The reintegration of Southern states into the Union

c)

The colonization of new lands

d)

The drafting of the Magna Carta

17.

Which document, signed in 1689, influenced the U.S. system of government by establishing parliamentary sovereignty?

a)

The Magna Carta

b)

The Mayflower Compact

c)

The English Bill of Rights

d)

The Federalist Papers

18.

Which principle of the U.S. Constitution is demonstrated by the division of government into three branches?

a)

Individual Rights

b)

Separation of Powers

c)

Federalism

d)

Republicanism

19.

Which of the following is an example of a right guaranteed by the Bill of Rights?

a)

The right to own slaves

b)

The right to bear arms

c)

The right to free education

d)

The right to vote

20.

Which era in U.S. history involved significant territorial expansion and the concept of Manifest Destiny?

a)

The Age of Jackson

b)

Westward Expansion

c)

The Early Republic

d)

The Civil War

21.

What did George Washington establish during his presidency that has impacted the United States government?

a)

D) The title 'His Highness, the Protector of Our Liberties'

b)

C) The title 'His Excellency'

c)

B) A group of advisors known as the cabinet

d)

A) A federal court system

22.

What title did George Washington believe best conveyed the democratic ideals of the United States?

a)

A) His Excellency

b)

B) His Highness, the Protector of Our Liberties

c)

C) Mr. President

d)

D) His Majesty

23.

When did George Washington step down from office as President of the United States?

a)

A) After his first term

b)

D) After his fourth term

c)

B) After his second term

d)

C) After his third term

24.

Match the following vocabulary words to their correct definitions.

a)

precedent

1.

establishing a rule/guideline

b)

inauguration

2.

ceremony for the beginning of something

c)

cabinet

3.

group of advisors

d)

debt

4.

something; usually money owed

e)

foreign

5.

from another country

25.

Which new law created the federal court system?

a)

Residence Act of 1790

b)

Judiciary Act of 1789

c)

Declaration of Independence

d)

Naturalization Act of 1790

26.

Arguments over the _______________________ led to the formation of the first political parties.

a)

Neutrality Proclamation

b)

Treaty of Paris

c)

Bank of the United States

d)

ratification of the Constitution

27.

What type of people supported the Democratic-Republican party?

a)

farmers

b)

bankers

c)

wealthy elite

d)

businessmen

28.

What type of people supported the Federalist party?

a)

farmers

b)

women

c)

ranchers

d)

bankers

29.

How did Washington feel about political parties?

a)

He felt they were divisive and did not like them.

b)

He always sided with Hamilton.

c)

He always sided with Jefferson.

d)

He felt they were necessary for a healthy democratic republic.

30.

The __________________ Party favored agriculture.

a)

Federalist

b)

Democratic-Republican

c)

Whig

d)

Tory

31.

The ___________________ Party favored business.

a)

Democratic-Republican

b)

Tory

c)

Federalist

d)

Whig

32.

___________________________ are taxes on imported goods (goods brought into our country).

a)

Excise taxes

b)

Tariffs

c)

Property taxes

d)

Goods taxes

33.

The ____________________ Clause states that we Congress can do what is "necessary and proper" for our country.

a)

Supremacy

b)

Elastic

c)

Necessity

d)

Beneficial

34.

Which detail is NOT TRUE about the Federalist Party:

a)

They believed a strong federal government was needed to run the country.

b)

They didn't want a National Bank, thinking it was benefitting only the wealthy.

c)

They believed in loose interpretation of the Constitution. Some laws are "implied", but not stated.

d)

They think the economy should be based on manufacturing and factories.

35.

Which of the following would best complete the graphic?

a)

Reasons for the resettlement of the Native Americans

b)

Explanation of the Great Compromise by Roger Sherman

c)

Causes of the formation of American political parties

d)

Causes and Effects of the Nullification Crisis

36.

The quote would most likely have been said by a person from the-

a)

Federalist party

b)

New England Colonies

c)

Northeastern United States

d)

Democratic-Republican Party

37.

Which document established the first form of national government for the United States?

a)

The Articles of Confederation

b)

The U.S. Constitution

c)

The Declaration of Independence

d)

The Bill of Rights

38.

What was the primary purpose of the Federalist Papers?

a)

To argue against the ratification of the U.S. Constitution

b)

To support the ratification of the U.S. Constitution

c)

To outline the rights of the states

d)

To establish the first political parties

39.

Which event marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War?

a)

The Battles of Lexington and Concord

b)

The Boston Tea Party

c)

The drafting of the U.S. Constitution

d)

The signing of the Declaration of Independence

40.

The List of Grievances were the part of the Declaration that

a)

detailed the colonists' complaints with King George.

b)

listed a man's natural rights.

c)

introduced the Declaration.

d)

concluded the Declaration, declaring America a free country.

41.

Why is July 4, 1776 an important date in U.S. history?

a)

Common Sense was published.

b)

The Olive Branch Petition sent to King George III.

c)

The American Revolution ends.

d)

The Declaration of Independence is signed.

42.
According to the Declaration of Independence, where does government get its power?
a)
From the King
b)
From the Supreme Court
c)
From God
d)
From the people
43.

What are unalienable rights?

a)

Rights that government cannot take away

b)

Rights that government takes away

c)

rights for aliens

d)

Government is needed to promote equality

44.

Another word used to describe the free enterprise system is

a)

communism

b)

capitalism

c)

nationalism

d)

none of the above

45.

Under a free enterprise system, businesses in the US are allowed to do all of the following EXCEPT

a)

decide what products to sell

b)

decide how to operate their business

c)

price their products

d)

they're allowed to do all of the above

46.

In a free enterprise system, the government places ______ restrictions on businesses and citizens

a)

minimum

b)

maximum

c)

normal

d)

abnormal

47.

This nation's government does NOT use a free enterprise system

a)

Canada

b)

United States

c)

North Korea

d)

South Korea

48.

The US government allows businesses to produce and sell products which express an opinion.

a)

True

b)

False

49.

All of the following are characteristics of a free enterprise system EXCEPT

a)

freedom to pursue an education

b)

freedom to seek employment

c)

freedom to scam others

d)

freedom to purchase property

50.

A government which uses a free enterprise system of economics allow its citizens to

a)

start their own business

b)

purchase goods wherever they want

c)

spend their money as they please

d)

all of the above

51.

Under a free enterprise system, people must work in a profession that is chosen for them by the government.

a)

True

b)

False

52.

In order to get his financial program through Congress in 1790, Alexander Hamilton made a deal to move the nation's capital from:

a)

New York to Trenton to Philadelphia

b)

New York to Washington DC

c)

Philadelphia to Washington, DC

53.

Why was Thomas Jefferson against Alexander Hamilton's National Bank plan

a)

He did not like the increase in taxes the National Bank would bring

b)

He thought the National bank would give the states too much power

c)

He believed it was unconstitutional

54.

Which of the following is true of Alexander Hamilton's financial plan.

a)

The Federal Government would create a Bank of the United States

b)

The Federal Government would not assume the debt of each of the states

c)

Hamilton did not want any taxes on the population

55.

Alexander Hamilton held which public office?

a)

President

b)

Secretary of the Interior

c)

Secretary of the Treasury

56.

One benefit of the National Bank was?

a)

Make Loans to only foreign countries

b)

Give money away to citizens

c)

Issue its own money.

57.

Which of the following did Alexander Hamilton support?

a)

Establishing the nation's capital in Philadelphia

b)

Declaring tariffs illegal

c)

Federal government paying state debt

58.

Who thought a national bank was necessary in stabilizing the U.S. economy?

a)

Alexander Hamilton

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

Andrew Jackson

d)

James Garfield

59.

What did Thomas Paine's pamphlet Common Sense demand?

a)

Complete independence from Great Britain

b)

Reconciliation with Great Britain

c)

Continued loyalty to Great Britain

d)

Expansion of British colonies

60.

What was the primary focus of Thomas Paine's Common Sense pamphlet?

a)

Advocating for the abolition of slavery

b)

Supporting the idea of a strong central government

c)

Arguing for the separation of church and state

d)

Challenging the monarchy and advocating for American independence

61.

What was the impact of Thomas Paine's Common Sense?

a)

It inspired Americans to fight for independence

b)

It convinced Britain to negotiate with the colonies

c)

It led to the end of the American Revolution

d)

It had no significant impact

62.
The Great Compromise was a compromise between--
a)
Mass. Plan and New Jersey Plan
b)
Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan
c)
Virginia Plan and New York Plan
d)
Virginia Plan and Delaware Plan
63.
The Virginia Plan wanted representation based on--
a)
population
b)
equality for every state
c)
state size
d)
money
64.
The New Jersey Plan wanted representation in government based on--
a)
population
b)
equality for every state
c)
state size
d)
money
65.
What kind of congress did the Great Compromise establish?
a)
1 House that controls everything
b)
2 Houses that have no power
c)
2 Houses that both vote on laws
d)
2 Houses that take turns being in charge
66.
The 3/5 Compromise settled the argument of--
a)
Representation in the Senate
b)
How slaves should be counted for representation
c)
How states should be represented
d)
Borders of states
67.
Congress is made up of two houses, which one is based on population?
a)
House of Burgesses
b)
Senate
c)
House of Representatives
d)
Continental Congress
68.
Congress is made up of two houses, which one has equal representation of 2 representatives per state?
a)
House of Burgesses
b)
Senate
c)
House of Representatives
d)
Continental Congress
69.
Before the 3/5 Compromise, Southern states wanted slaves to count for--
a)
Taxes
b)
Population
70.
The Great Compromise and the 3/5 Compromise were both resolved by the Delegates of the--
a)
House of Burgesses
b)
Continental Congress
c)
Parliament
d)
Constitutional Convention
71.
The Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan were trying to answer the question...
a)
"Should slaves be counted for representation and taxation?
b)
"How should states be represented in Congress?"
72.
Who was happy with the Virginia plan?
a)
Small States
b)
Large States
73.
How many houses are in the Great Compromise?
a)
1 (unicameral)
b)
2 (bicameral)
74.
Which kind of state is happy with the House of Representatives (based on population)?
a)
Small State
b)
Large State
75.
Which kind of state is happy with the Senate?
a)
Small State
b)
Large State
76.
How many slaves were counted for representation and taxation?
a)
Every slave was counted.
b)
Out of 4 slaves, only 3 were counted.
c)
Out of 100 slaves, only 3 were counted.
d)
Out of 5 slaves, only 3 were counted.