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WorksheetsQSE 2 Review
Total questions: 54
Worksheet time: 43mins
Match the branches of the federal government with what the branch does
Is lead by the President, who is in charge of enforcing the law
The Executive Branch
Is made of two houses of Congress. They write the laws
The Legislative Branch
Is the Federal Court System. The Supreme Court is responsible for interpreting the laws
The Judicial Branch
Match the following documents with their significance in US history.
The Articles of Confederation
First governing document of the US
The Constitution
Current framework of the US government
The Declaration of Independence
Announced independence from Britain
Representation in the (a) is based on a state's (b) . In the (c) each state has (d) representatives.
the system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other two branches
federalism
checks and balances
limits and supports
constitutionality
The United States first form of national government was established by the -
Declaration of Independence
Magna Carta
Articles of Confederation
Constitution
The ----- wanted representation in Congress based on state population.
New Jersey Plan
Missouri Plan
Virginia Plan
Texas Plan
This compromise solved the conflict over counting slaves towards representation in Congress.
Missouri Compromise
Great Compromise
3/5ths Compromise
Compromise of 1850
This compromise settled the dispute over representation in Congress by satisfying big and small states. Created a bicameral (two-part) Congress.
Missouri Compromise
Great Compromise
3/5ths Compromise
Compromise of 1850
Match the following concepts with their definitions.
Popular Sovereignty
The government's right to rule comes from the people.
Federalism
A system where power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.
Individual Rights
Rights that are guaranteed to individuals, often protected by law.
Why did the Constitutional Convention agree to the Three-Fifths Compromise?
To settle debates over the issue of counting the enslaved population for representation
To settle debates over the issue of abolishing the importation of enslaved people
To create a government based on the principle of federalism
To create a government with a bicameral legislature
Why were southern delegates to the Constitutional Convention willing to accept the Three-Fifths Compromise?
It increased the political influence of the South
It allowed indentured servants in the South to become citizens
It decreased the federal tax on property in the South
It allowed the South to expand its industrial output
Click on the person who is most likely a supporter of free enterprise.
’Tis our true policy to steer clear of (a) , with any portion of the foreign world—So far, I mean, as we are now at liberty to do it....But in my opinion, it is unnecessary and would be unwise to extend them.
This list provides examples of - 8.5(A)
topics discussed during the Second Constitutional Convention
domestic issues faced by the leaders of the new republic
weaknesses of the government under the Articles of Confederation
issues leading to the ratification of the first constitutional amendments
A major reason Thomas Jefferson supported the purchase of the Louisiana Territory in 1803 was that it —
gave the United States ownership of Florida
allowed the United States to gain control of California
gave the United States control of the Mississippi River
removed the Spanish from North America
The decision in Marbury v. Madison (1803) was important because it —
upheld the constitutionality of the National Bank
restricted Congress's power to use the "elastic clause"
permitted the federal government to regulate interstate commerce
established the Supreme Court's power to judge the constitutonality of laws
Using this passage, President Washington was offering this advice because he believed —
the destiny of the United States was to rule other countries
the United States should seek alliances with other nations
alliances could draw the United States into foreign wars
the United States should break its agreements with France
What power did the U.S. Supreme Court establish in Marbury v. Madison?
judicial review
hearing appeals from lower federal courts
deciding cases involving two or more states
judicial independence through lifetime tenure
A government's strategy in handling and dealing with political and economic issues within the country.
Foreign Policy.
Domestic Policy.
State Policy.
National Policy.
A government's interaction in dealing with other countries or nations.
Foreign Policy
Domestic Policy
State Policy
Local Policy
Define : Precedent.
A position of supreme power in the U.S.
An example that becomes standard practice.
Head of the State
Forced military service.
The British Navy would capture American sailors and force them to join their military. Forced military service is called _________.
Impressment.
Impeachment.
Improvising.
Impoverishing.
A set of laws that allowed the government to arrest and deport you if you were seen as "dangerous" to the country. The Government can also fine and arrest you for criticizing your country.
Alien & Retribution Acts.
Alien & Sedition Acts.
1st Amendment.
Intolerable Acts.
The event where 3 secret French agents demanded money from the U.S in order to stop the attacks on U.S Ships Is known as… ___________.
XYZ Affair.
ABC Affair
123 Affair.
ZYX Affair
The Federalist Party was led by ___________.
Alexander Hamilton.
Thomas Jefferson.
George Washington.
George Mason.
The leader of the Democratic-Republican Party was __________.
Thomas Jefferson.
Alexander Hamilton.
George Washington.
Abraham Lincoln.
Which Amendment is about excessive bail and protects against cruel and unusual punishment?
8th Amendment
6th Amendment
3rd Amendment
10th Amendment
Which Amendment protects against illegal searches by requiring probable cause and a search warrant?
3rd Amendment
1st Amendment
9th Amendment
4th Amendment
Which Amendment protects against self-incrimination, double jeopardy and includes eminent domain, indictments, and due process?
4th
3rd
5th
10th
Which Amendment protect us from having to house or quarter soldiers?
6th
3rd
10th
5th
Gives rights to the accused in civil cases (between individual citizens), such as the right to a trial, jury, lawyer, and witnesses.
6th Amendment
7th Amendment
8th Amendment
9th Amendment
The amount of your bail must be assessed (determined) fairly
1st Amendment
8th Amendment
9th Amendment
4th Amendment
Political party lead by Thomas Jefferson which focused on an agricultural economy, strong state governments, and close ties with France
Democracians
Anti-Federalist
Democratic-Republican
Federalist
Political party lead by Alexander Hamilton which focused on an industrial economy, a strong national government, and close ties with England.
Anti-Federalists
Republicans
Democratics
Federalists
Arguments over the _______________________ led to the formation of the first political parties.
Neutrality Proclamation
Treaty of Paris
1st National Bank of the United States
Ratification of the Constitution
What party believed in a STRICT interpretation of the Constitution?
Democratic-Republicans
Federalists
Whigs
Democratic
How did Washington feel about political parties?
He felt they would divide America and did not like them.
He always sided with Hamilton.
He always sided with Jefferson.
He felt they were necessary for a healthy democratic republic.
The (a) Party favored agriculture.
The (a) Party favored business & trade.
"States rights are more important than a strong national government."
Who would have said this?
Federalists
Democratic Republicans
"Merchants, manufacturing, and trade make our economy strong."
Who would have said this?
Federalists
Democratic Republicans
"A strong national government will ensure national unity and security."
Who would have said this?
Federalists
Democratic Republicans
"A national bank will be able to successfully monitor and support a strong economy."
Who would have said this?
Federalists
Democratic Republicans
Organize these options into the right categories
Pro-national bank
Strong Federal government
Alexander Hamilton
Manufacturing Economy
Bank is unconstitutional
Favored States' Rights
Thomas Jefferson
Agrarian (agricultural) Economy
The ___________ are for the ratification (approval) of the U.S Constitution.
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Whiggs
Representatives
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
How did the Federalists and Anti-Federalists "compromise" to ratify (approve) the U.S Constitution?
The added the Bill of Rights (First 10 Amendments)
They outlawed cruel and unusual punishment.
Ensured due process of the law.
The Federalists threatened the Anti-Federalists to war.
The Constitution does not include a bill of rights, which is essential for protecting individuals against the power of the national government
Federalist
Anti- Federalist
Articles of Confederation
First government, Congresscan negotiate treaties and declare war, noe executive branch.
Unalienable Rights
Rights that all people have from birth: life, liberty, pursuit of happiness
Three Fifths Compromise
Agreement over how slaves would count for representation purposes
Great Compromise
Agreement that decided how many representatives large and small states woul.d have in Congress
Reasons for European Exploration
1. To find new sea routes to India & China
2. To find gold, silver, & other treausure
3. ??
To spread democratic ideas
To improve efficiency in manufacturing
To locate potential military allies
To claim new territory
Why did the Anti-Federalists demand that a bill of rights be added to the U.S. Constitution?
To strengthen the authority of the federal government
To improve the organization of the judiciary
To give each state an equal amount of power
To protect individual freedoms from the federal government
Disagreement over the issues as represented in the cartoon above led to the —
start of the American Revolution
passage of the Northwest Ordinance
formation of political parties
passage of protective tariffs
When one branch of government has power over another branch (a)
The President can veto a bill that has been approved by the House of Representatives and the Senate. (a)
