WorksheetsUnit 5 District Review
Total questions: 93
Worksheet time: 47mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Articles of Confederation
a)
Ben Franklin, James Madison, and George Washington
b)
Declaring War, Resolving Disagreements between States, Managing Foreign Alliances, Managing Native American Relations,
c)
1st Constitution of the U.S. 1781-1788.
2.
What did the delegates want to ensure in a new national government?
a)
clearly stated
b)
Power struggles between state and national government
c)
That it was not too powerful.
3.
Confederation
a)
There are no kings
b)
an alliance of independent states
c)
Ability of a state to govern its territory free from control of its internal affairs by other states.
4.
Why did colonists not want a strong national government?
a)
Gave women the right to vote
b)
Leader of the convention. Delegates thought of him to be the 1st president of the US. His support convinced many to vote for ratification.
c)
They believed it could threaten people's natural rights
5.
Ratify
a)
to approve
b)
Congress could not outlaw the slave trade until 1808 and the Constitution must contain a slave clause requiring northerners to send people escaping slavery back to the South if caught
c)
Empowering the states and making it difficult for an oppressive central government to form
6.
Main Principle of the Articles
a)
Limited Government
b)
Ability of a state to govern its territory free from control of its internal affairs by other states.
c)
Approval of 9 out of 13
7.
Decentralized
a)
governmental power is spread among more than one person or group
b)
An African-American woman who sued for her freedom in a Massachusetts court and won
c)
Specifically given
8.
Unicameral
a)
"Father of the Constitution". Wanted America to have a strong central government and that citizens kept their rights and freedoms.
b)
to approve
c)
One-house legislature
9.
Characteristics of the Government Under the Articles
a)
Leader of the convention. Delegates thought of him to be the 1st president of the US. His support convinced many to vote for ratification.
b)
Unicameral legislature, No President, No National Court System
c)
A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments
10.
Congress of Confederation
a)
It set the stage for growth and expansion. It was the 1st federal legislation to outlaw slavery in any part of the Northwest territory, protecting the rights of African Americans.
b)
States have powers that are not explicitly given to the national government
c)
name given to the unicameral legislature under the Articles of Confederation
11.
Powers of the Congress of Confederation
a)
Compromise made by Constitutional Convention in which states would have equal representation in one house of the legislature (Senate) and representation based on population in the other house (House of Representatives). Created a bicameral Congress.
b)
Declaring War, Resolving Disagreements between States, Managing Foreign Alliances, Managing Native American Relations,
c)
The section of the Constitution in which Congress is given the power to regulate trade among the states and with foreign countries.
12.
Supermajority
a)
a majority greater than a simple majority of one over half, e.g., 3/5, 2/3.
b)
The founders wanted states to be independent. They could make decisions about currency, debt, taxes, trade, and more.
c)
an alliance of independent states
13.
How many states were needed to pass a law?
a)
Unicameral legislature, No President, No National Court System
b)
Approval of 9 out of 13
c)
It was stronger than it was under the articles
14.
How many states were needed to approve an amendment to the Articles
a)
All 13
b)
the rights and powers held by individual US states rather than by the federal government.
c)
The level of government that deals with national matters
15.
Strengths of the Articles
a)
Brought the 13 states together and created a common legislature, Established departments to oversee necessary business between the states, Ensured citizens traveling from one state to another had the same rights.
b)
Limited Government
c)
A person who wanted to end slavery in the United States
16.
Legislation
a)
The section of the Constitution in which Congress is given the power to regulate trade among the states and with foreign countries.
b)
laws
c)
Established branches and checks and balances. Inspired the US Constitution
17.
Central Government
a)
agreement providing that enslaved persons would count as three-fifths of other persons in determining representation in Congress
b)
The level of government that deals with national matters
c)
1. Congress appoints a group of leaders to govern the territory. 2. When the population reaches 5,000 free adult males, the residents could elect leaders. 3. Once 60,000 free people reside in the territory they could hold a constitutional convention, draft a state constitution and submit it to Congress for approval.
18.
Who has more power under the Articles?
a)
State Governments
b)
Unicameral legislature, No President, No National Court System
c)
It was stronger than it was under the articles
19.
How did the Articles encourage democracy?
a)
sold into slavery at age 11; after gaining freedom, he spoke out against slavery and published his autobiography, which was used to inspire American abolitionists. Inspired the abolitionist movement in Britain.
b)
The Massachusetts Constitution states she could not be enslaved because all people are born free.
c)
Empowering the states and making it difficult for an oppressive central government to form
20.
Reserved Greater power for the states
a)
"Small State" proposal at the Constitutional Convention that called for equal representation of each state in Congress regardless of the state's population. Called for a unicameral congress.
b)
Brought the 13 states together and created a common legislature, Established departments to oversee necessary business between the states, Ensured citizens traveling from one state to another had the same rights.
c)
States have powers that are not explicitly given to the national government
21.
Explicit
a)
to correct or improve
b)
Created the Northwest Territory (area north of the Ohio River and west of Pennsylvania), established conditions for statehood, and permanently prohibited slavery
c)
clearly stated
22.
Sovereignty
a)
An African-American woman who sued for her freedom in a Massachusetts court and won
b)
Manage foreign policy, Tax citizens, Maintain an army, Oversee international trade
c)
Ability of a state to govern its territory free from control of its internal affairs by other states.
23.
Why did states have the ability to make rules that were good for their own state?
a)
The Massachusetts Constitution states she could not be enslaved because all people are born free.
b)
Gave women the right to vote
c)
The founders wanted states to be independent. They could make decisions about currency, debt, taxes, trade, and more.
24.
Expressly delegated
a)
The section of the Constitution in which Congress is given the power to regulate trade among the states and with foreign countries.
b)
An African-American woman who sued for her freedom in a Massachusetts court and won
c)
Specifically given
25.
Massachusetts Constitution
a)
The level of government that deals with national matters
b)
Compromise made by Constitutional Convention in which states would have equal representation in one house of the legislature (Senate) and representation based on population in the other house (House of Representatives). Created a bicameral Congress.
c)
Established branches and checks and balances. Inspired the US Constitution
26.
New Jersey Constitution
a)
Gave women the right to vote
b)
Most radical and democratic. Stated there would be no governor. Gave all free men suffrage.
c)
1st Constitution of the U.S. 1781-1788.
27.
Pennsylvania Constitution
a)
Most radical and democratic. Stated there would be no governor. Gave all free men suffrage.
b)
to approve
c)
Empowering the states and making it difficult for an oppressive central government to form
28.
Louisiana Constitution
a)
1st written in 1812. Current version was written in 1974.Includes the 3 branches of government.
b)
Ben Franklin, James Madison, and George Washington
c)
A person who wanted to end slavery in the United States
29.
Northwest Ordinance of 1787
a)
Created the Northwest Territory (area north of the Ohio River and west of Pennsylvania), established conditions for statehood, and permanently prohibited slavery
b)
to approve
c)
Balancing national unity and state sovereignty, protecting against authoritarianism by limiting the government
30.
3 steps for admitting a state
a)
It was stronger than it was under the articles
b)
1. Congress appoints a group of leaders to govern the territory. 2. When the population reaches 5,000 free adult males, the residents could elect leaders. 3. Once 60,000 free people reside in the territory they could hold a constitutional convention, draft a state constitution and submit it to Congress for approval.
c)
The level of government that deals with national matters
31.
How was the Northwest Ordinance a success?
a)
It set the stage for growth and expansion. It was the 1st federal legislation to outlaw slavery in any part of the Northwest territory, protecting the rights of African Americans.
b)
Having to do with the home (home country)
c)
The level of government that deals with national matters
32.
Abolitionist
a)
A person who wanted to end slavery in the United States
b)
1st Constitution of the U.S. 1781-1788.
c)
Statement by George Washington about the government under the articles.
33.
Why did abolitionists focus on changing state law instead of national law?
a)
Statement by George Washington about the government under the articles.
b)
The power to end slavery was in the hands of each state.
c)
The section of the Constitution in which Congress is given the power to regulate trade among the states and with foreign countries.
34.
Elizabeth Freeman
a)
the rights and powers held by individual US states rather than by the federal government.
b)
An African-American woman who sued for her freedom in a Massachusetts court and won
c)
to approve
35.
Olaudah Equiano
a)
Unicameral legislature, No President, No National Court System
b)
Inspired more "freedom suits" in Massachusetts. Said slavery was unconstitutional in Massachusetts.
c)
sold into slavery at age 11; after gaining freedom, he spoke out against slavery and published his autobiography, which was used to inspire American abolitionists. Inspired the abolitionist movement in Britain.
36.
Benjamin Banneker
a)
name given to the unicameral legislature under the Articles of Confederation
b)
There are no kings
c)
African-American scientist who taught himself calculus and trigonometry. Published yearly almanacs. Criticized Thomas Jefferson's views on slavery.
37.
Impact of Elizabeth Freeman's case
a)
A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments
b)
Inspired more "freedom suits" in Massachusetts. Said slavery was unconstitutional in Massachusetts.
c)
The founders wanted states to be independent. They could make decisions about currency, debt, taxes, trade, and more.
38.
What did the court rule in Elizabeth Freeman's case?
a)
Rebellion led by Daniel Shays of farmers in western Massachusetts in 1786-1787, protesting seized property and arrests to debtors prisons.
b)
A democratic government
c)
The Massachusetts Constitution states she could not be enslaved because all people are born free.
39.
Main motivation of the founding of the US
a)
State Governments
b)
There are no kings
c)
to approve
40.
Problems of the Articles of Confederation
a)
No federal court, Unanimous Consent required, No power to enforce laws, Cannot regulate trade, No power to tax, No central leadership, No armed forces, One vote for each state, No national currency
b)
A person who wanted to end slavery in the United States
c)
Compromise made by Constitutional Convention in which states would have equal representation in one house of the legislature (Senate) and representation based on population in the other house (House of Representatives). Created a bicameral Congress.
41.
Unanimous Consent
a)
1st written in 1812. Current version was written in 1974.Includes the 3 branches of government.
b)
manage public health and welfare, make and enforce state law, develop educational systems, oversee trade within a state
c)
Approval of ALL members
42.
What led to Shay's Rebellion?
a)
Most radical and democratic. Stated there would be no governor. Gave all free men suffrage.
b)
All 13
c)
State governments and debt collectors seized the property of veterans who fought in the Continental Army because they still did not get paid
43.
Shay's Rebellion
a)
Rebellion led by Daniel Shays of farmers in western Massachusetts in 1786-1787, protesting seized property and arrests to debtors prisons.
b)
Congress could not outlaw the slave trade until 1808 and the Constitution must contain a slave clause requiring northerners to send people escaping slavery back to the South if caught
c)
Created the Northwest Territory (area north of the Ohio River and west of Pennsylvania), established conditions for statehood, and permanently prohibited slavery
44.
Significance of Shay's Rebellion
a)
By the number of representatives a state has.
b)
Empowering the states and making it difficult for an oppressive central government to form
c)
It highlighted the need for a strong national government just as the call for the Constitutional Convention went out.
45.
Half-Starved, limping government
a)
The founders wanted states to be independent. They could make decisions about currency, debt, taxes, trade, and more.
b)
The section of the Constitution in which Congress is given the power to regulate trade among the states and with foreign countries.
c)
Statement by George Washington about the government under the articles.
46.
Who organized the meeting of delegates to discuss the Articles?
a)
Alexander Hamilton and James Madison
b)
For them to equal 1 person when determining the number of representatives in the House of Representatives
c)
One-house legislature
47.
Constitutional Convention
a)
The meeting of state delegates in 1787 in Philadelphia called to revise the Articles of Confederation. It instead designed a new plan of government, the US Constitution.
b)
State Governments
c)
Manage foreign policy, Tax citizens, Maintain an army, Oversee international trade
48.
What did the Constitution establish the United States as?
a)
1st written in 1812. Current version was written in 1974.Includes the 3 branches of government.
b)
A democratic government
c)
"Father of the Constitution". Wanted America to have a strong central government and that citizens kept their rights and freedoms.
49.
Framers of the Constitution
a)
Ben Franklin, James Madison, and George Washington
b)
Having to do with the home (home country)
c)
"Large state" proposal for the new constitution, calling for representation based on population in both houses of a bicameral Congress.
50.
Revise
a)
manage public health and welfare, make and enforce state law, develop educational systems, oversee trade within a state
b)
to correct or improve
c)
Unicameral legislature, No President, No National Court System
51.
domestic
a)
Brought the 13 states together and created a common legislature, Established departments to oversee necessary business between the states, Ensured citizens traveling from one state to another had the same rights.
b)
laws
c)
Having to do with the home (home country)
52.
James Madison
a)
"Father of the Constitution". Wanted America to have a strong central government and that citizens kept their rights and freedoms.
b)
Ben Franklin, James Madison, and George Washington
c)
The level of government that deals with national matters
53.
George Washington
a)
The level of government that deals with national matters
b)
Leader of the convention. Delegates thought of him to be the 1st president of the US. His support convinced many to vote for ratification.
c)
The meeting of state delegates in 1787 in Philadelphia called to revise the Articles of Confederation. It instead designed a new plan of government, the US Constitution.
54.
Ben Franklin
a)
Approval of ALL members
b)
agreement providing that enslaved persons would count as three-fifths of other persons in determining representation in Congress
c)
Delegate from Pennsylvania who strongly believed the national government was too weak. Suggested ideas that would benefit the common people, Argued that all free men of African descent should be counted as citizens.
55.
States' Rights
a)
Approval of ALL members
b)
the rights and powers held by individual US states rather than by the federal government.
c)
Specifically given
56.
Federalism
a)
A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments
b)
Ability of a state to govern its territory free from control of its internal affairs by other states.
c)
One-house legislature
57.
Examples of Federal Powers
a)
Manage foreign policy, Tax citizens, Maintain an army, Oversee international trade
b)
powers that are held by both state and national governments
c)
"Father of the Constitution". Wanted America to have a strong central government and that citizens kept their rights and freedoms.
58.
Examples of state powers
a)
A system in which power is divided between the national and state governments
b)
manage public health and welfare, make and enforce state law, develop educational systems, oversee trade within a state
c)
The level of government that deals with national matters
59.
State governments deal with issues that affect...
a)
governmental power is spread among more than one person or group
b)
Inspired more "freedom suits" in Massachusetts. Said slavery was unconstitutional in Massachusetts.
c)
The people of that state
60.
National Governments deal with issues that affect...
a)
Inspired more "freedom suits" in Massachusetts. Said slavery was unconstitutional in Massachusetts.
b)
The people in more than one state/the country
c)
The meeting of state delegates in 1787 in Philadelphia called to revise the Articles of Confederation. It instead designed a new plan of government, the US Constitution.
61.
Advantages of federalism
a)
Balancing national unity and state sovereignty, protecting against authoritarianism by limiting the government
b)
The people in more than one state/the country
c)
Empowering the states and making it difficult for an oppressive central government to form
62.
Disadvantages of federalism
a)
African-American scientist who taught himself calculus and trigonometry. Published yearly almanacs. Criticized Thomas Jefferson's views on slavery.
b)
name given to the unicameral legislature under the Articles of Confederation
c)
Power struggles between state and national government
63.
Shared Powers
a)
By the number of representatives a state has.
b)
powers that are held by both state and national governments
c)
A group of delegates named by each state legislature to select the president and vice president. When citizens vote in Presidential elections, they vote for an "elector" who will vote for the Candidate that wins the state.
64.
How was the national government different under the Constitution?
a)
It was stronger than it was under the articles
b)
Empowering the states and making it difficult for an oppressive central government to form
c)
Limited Government
65.
Commerce Clause
a)
Gave women the right to vote
b)
The Massachusetts Constitution states she could not be enslaved because all people are born free.
c)
The section of the Constitution in which Congress is given the power to regulate trade among the states and with foreign countries.
66.
The Virginia Plan
a)
Gave women the right to vote
b)
"Large state" proposal for the new constitution, calling for representation based on population in both houses of a bicameral Congress.
c)
It highlighted the need for a strong national government just as the call for the Constitutional Convention went out.
67.
The New Jersey Plan
a)
Established branches and checks and balances. Inspired the US Constitution
b)
Manage foreign policy, Tax citizens, Maintain an army, Oversee international trade
c)
"Small State" proposal at the Constitutional Convention that called for equal representation of each state in Congress regardless of the state's population. Called for a unicameral congress.
68.
The Great Compromise
a)
Compromise made by Constitutional Convention in which states would have equal representation in one house of the legislature (Senate) and representation based on population in the other house (House of Representatives). Created a bicameral Congress.
b)
Manage foreign policy, Tax citizens, Maintain an army, Oversee international trade
c)
Specifically given
69.
3/5ths Compromise
a)
The people in more than one state/the country
b)
agreement providing that enslaved persons would count as three-fifths of other persons in determining representation in Congress
c)
"Father of the Constitution". Wanted America to have a strong central government and that citizens kept their rights and freedoms.
70.
Slave Trade Compromises
a)
powers that are held by both state and national governments
b)
Brought the 13 states together and created a common legislature, Established departments to oversee necessary business between the states, Ensured citizens traveling from one state to another had the same rights.
c)
Congress could not outlaw the slave trade until 1808 and the Constitution must contain a slave clause requiring northerners to send people escaping slavery back to the South if caught
71.
Electoral College
a)
A group of delegates named by each state legislature to select the president and vice president. When citizens vote in Presidential elections, they vote for an "elector" who will vote for the Candidate that wins the state.
b)
All 13
c)
The founders wanted states to be independent. They could make decisions about currency, debt, taxes, trade, and more.
72.
How many electoral votes are needed to win the presidency?
a)
Inspired more "freedom suits" in Massachusetts. Said slavery was unconstitutional in Massachusetts.
b)
270
c)
By the number of representatives a state has.
73.
How many total electoral votes are there?
a)
The meeting of state delegates in 1787 in Philadelphia called to revise the Articles of Confederation. It instead designed a new plan of government, the US Constitution.
b)
clearly stated
c)
538
74.
How are the number of electoral college representatives (votes) determined?
a)
All 13
b)
Alexander Hamilton and James Madison
c)
By the number of representatives a state has.
75.
What did Southern states want when in came to the counting of slaves?
a)
It highlighted the need for a strong national government just as the call for the Constitutional Convention went out.
b)
The founders wanted states to be independent. They could make decisions about currency, debt, taxes, trade, and more.
c)
For them to equal 1 person when determining the number of representatives in the House of Representatives
76.
Why did Northern states not want slaves to be counted for representation?
a)
an alliance of independent states
b)
Southern states would have larger representation for a smaller voting population.
c)
State Governments
77.
What did the framers have to balance at the Convention?
a)
State governments
b)
A strong national government with states that wanted to be independent from each other an govern themselves.
c)
The federal government
d)
Balancing national unity and state sovereignty, protecting against authoritarianism by limiting the government
78.
Who is responsible for making changes to the Constitution?
a)
Federal Government
b)
State Governments
79.
Under the Constitution, which was stronger, state or federal governments?
a)
Federal Government
b)
State Governments
80.
Benefits of the Commerce Clause
a)
A strong national government with states that wanted to be independent from each other an govern themselves.
b)
Congress could not outlaw the slave trade until 1808 and the Constitution must contain a slave clause requiring northerners to send people escaping slavery back to the South if caught
c)
Compromise made by Constitutional Convention in which states would have equal representation in one house of the legislature (Senate) and representation based on population in the other house (House of Representatives). Created a bicameral Congress.
d)
Congress could establish a free trade zone in the US and negotiate with other countries to import American goods. Allowed the US to end the slave trade with foreign nations in 1808.
81.
Free Trade
a)
agreement providing that enslaved persons would count as three-fifths of other persons in determining representation in Congress
b)
A strong national government with states that wanted to be independent from each other an govern themselves.
c)
Trade without taxes/tariffs or other restrictions
d)
State governments
82.
Foreign
a)
Dealing with the home country
b)
Dealing with another country
83.
If the federal government does not explicitly have a power, who does the power belong to?
a)
State Government
b)
Federal Government
84.
Who supported the Virginia Plan?
a)
Small States
b)
Large States
85.
Who supported the New Jersey Plan?
a)
Large States
b)
Small States
86.
Representation in the House of Representatives is based on what?
a)
Population
b)
Equality, with 2 for each state
87.
Representation in the Senate is based on what?
a)
Population
b)
Equality, with 2 per state
88.
Bicameral
a)
One house
b)
Two house
89.
What are the 2 houses of Congress?
a)
Senate and House of Commons
b)
Senate and House of Representatives
90.
How is representation determined in the 3/5ths Compromise
a)
Each citizen and slave counts towards the total number of representatives a state gets.
b)
Only citizens count towards the total number of representatives a state gets.
c)
Each citizen and 3 out of every 5 slaves counts towards the total number of representatives a state gets
91.
What result of the Constitutional Convention allowed Congress to end the slave trade in 1808?
a)
Commerce Clause
b)
Great Compromise
c)
3/5ths Compromise
92.
Could slaves vote?
a)
Yes
b)
No
93.
Consent of the Governed
a)
The government can do whatever it wants
b)
Power belongs to the Kings
c)
People are the source of any and all governmental power
d)
Explicitly Stated
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