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WorksheetsFounding Principles and Debates Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What was one major problem with the Articles of Confederation?
It allowed the federal government to collect taxes directly from citizens.
It gave too much power to the national government.
It did not allow the federal government to regulate trade.
It established a strong executive branch.
Which precedent did George Washington set during his presidency?
Serving more than two terms as President.
Establishing a national bank.
Forming a cabinet of advisors.
Declaring war without Congress.
What was a key point in George Washington's Farewell Address?
Encouraging the formation of political parties.
Advising against permanent alliances with foreign nations.
Promoting the idea of a monarchy.
Supporting the idea of a national bank.
What was Alexander Hamilton's main argument for establishing a national bank?
It would weaken the federal government.
It was necessary to stabilize and improve the nation's credit.
It would only benefit the wealthy.
It was unconstitutional.
What was the Great Compromise?
An agreement to end the Revolutionary War.
A plan to divide power between the federal and state governments.
A solution to the debate over representation in Congress.
A treaty with Native American tribes.
Which issue was debated at the Constitutional Convention?
The location of the nation's capital.
The method of electing the President.
The design of the national flag.
The establishment of a national religion.
Under the Articles of Confederation, how many branches of government were there?
One
Two
Three
Four
What did George Washington warn against in his Farewell Address regarding political parties?
They would strengthen the nation.
They would divide the nation.
They were necessary for democracy.
They should be encouraged.
What was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation in terms of military power?
It allowed states to declare war independently.
It provided for a large standing army.
It did not allow the federal government to maintain a standing army.
It required states to contribute soldiers to a national army.
What was one of the outcomes of the debates at the Constitutional Convention?
The decision to abolish the presidency.
The creation of a bicameral legislature.
The establishment of a national religion.
The decision to remain under British rule.
What did Alexander Hamilton believe about the Constitution and the national bank?
The Constitution explicitly prohibited a national bank.
The Constitution allowed for implied powers, including a national bank.
The Constitution required a national bank.
The Constitution was irrelevant to the issue of a national bank.
What was a significant effect of George Washington's Farewell Address?
It led to the immediate dissolution of political parties.
It influenced American foreign policy for many years.
It resulted in the creation of a new constitution.
It was largely ignored by the public.
How did the Great Compromise resolve the issue of representation?
By creating a unicameral legislature.
By allowing each state one vote in Congress.
By establishing a House of Representatives and a Senate.
By giving more power to larger states.
What was a key feature of the Articles of Confederation regarding state power?
States had more power than the federal government.
States had no power and were controlled by the federal government.
States could not make their own laws.
States were required to follow federal laws without question.
What was one of the main topics of debate between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson?
The location of the nation's capital.
The power of the federal government versus states' rights.
The design of the national flag.
The establishment of a national religion.
