WorksheetsModule 5 Study Guide
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 18mins
The Magna Carta is important because:
It limited the power of the king and established legal rights for citizens.
It created the first democratic government in England.
It abolished all forms of monarchy in Europe.
It established the United States Constitution.
A written document that sets basic principles and laws outlining what the government can and cannot do is called:
A constitution
A treaty
A bill
A manifesto
The importance of suffrage is that it allows citizens to participate in choosing their leaders. What were the 2 requirements in order to vote?
Being a citizen and paying taxes
Owning property and being male
Paying taxes and being literate
Serving in the military and being employed
The Articles of Confederation were the first constitution of the United States. What were some strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
They provided a framework for a national government but lacked the power to tax and regulate trade.
They established a strong executive branch and allowed for direct taxation of citizens.
They created a federal court system and gave Congress the power to enforce laws.
They allowed states to print their own money and required unanimous consent for amendments, but gave Congress full control over commerce.
Shay’s Rebellion was a significant event in American history because:
It highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and led to calls for a stronger central government.
It resulted in the immediate abolition of slavery in Massachusetts.
It marked the beginning of the American Revolution.
It led to the creation of the Bill of Rights.
The Great Compromise was:
an agreement that created a two-house legislature in the U.S. Congress
a treaty that ended the Revolutionary War
a plan to abolish slavery in the United States
an alliance between the colonies and France
Select the correct description of the 3 branches of government and their functions: Legislative makes laws, Executive enforces laws, Judicial interprets laws.
Legislative makes laws, Executive enforces laws, Judicial interprets laws.
Legislative enforces laws, Executive interprets laws, Judicial makes laws.
Legislative interprets laws, Executive makes laws, Judicial enforces laws.
Legislative makes laws, Executive interprets laws, Judicial enforces laws.
The first 10 amendments were called:
The Bill of Rights
The Articles of Confederation
The Federalist Papers
The Declaration of Independence
How many amendments are in the Constitution in total?
10
27
33
45
The document that replaced the Articles of Confederation was:
The Constitution of the United States
The Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
The Federalist Papers
Which document replaced the Articles of Confederation as the framework for the U.S. government?
The Declaration of Independence
The Bill of Rights
The Federalist Papers
The United States Constitution
What is the main purpose of the system of checks and balances in the U.S. government?
To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful
To give Congress control over the Supreme Court
To ensure states can override federal laws
To allow the President to make all laws
Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?
Judicial Branch
Military Branch
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?
To establish trade agreements
To declare independence from Britain
To protect individual freedoms and rights
To outline the structure of the government
The plan in which each state would get one vote in the legislature
Virginia Plan
New Jersey Plan
In our Congress today, the fact that there are two Senators from each state comes from the...
Virginia Plan
New Jersey Plan
In our Congress today, representation in the House of Representatives is based on ideas in
Virginia Plan
New Jersey Plan
The plan with proportional representation in the legislature
Virginia Plan
New Jersey Plan
