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- Q1
Shays' Rebellion contributed to the support of which one of the following answer choices below?
Approval of Jay's Treaty
Creating the Bill of Rights
Writing the Declaration of Independence
Revision of the articles of Confederation
30s - Q2
Which one of the following sections of the U.S. Constitution contains fundamental liberties of American citizens?
Bill of Rights
Article III — Judicial Branch
Article I, Section 8 — Enumerated Powers
Preamble
30s - Q3
Which one of the following answer choices is a constitutional “check” that the executive has to “balance” the power of the legislature in the U.S. government?
Dismiss Congress when it acts illegally
Appoint representatives and senators
Veto acts passed by Congress
Over turn decisions made by courts
30s - Q4
Which principle in the U.S. Constitution are evident when thinking about the division of the executive, legislative and judicial branches?
Republicanism
Federalism
Separation of powers
Amendment process
30s - Q5
Which principle in the U.S. Constitution are evident when thinking about the division of the executive, legislative and judicial branches?
Republicanism
Amendment process
Federalism
Checks and Balances
30s - Q6
Which one of the following groups below most likely supported the political ideas and policies of Alexander Hamilton?
Small farmers
Business owners
Frontier settlers
Tobacco planters
30s - Q7
Which one of the following answer choices is an example of the Supreme Court's power of judicial review?
Congress votes to approve a Supreme Court appointment
A newspaper editorial criticizes a Supreme Court decision
A decision by a lower court is appealed to the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court rules that a new law violates the Constitution
30s - Q8
Why did Thomas Jefferson call his presidential election victory over John Adams the “Revolution of 1800”?
The Barbary Pirates knew their annual tributes from the U.S. would end if Jefferson won the election
There was a peaceful transition of power between political parties
Because George Washington threatened to round up his troops and fight if Federalist won
Due to Alexander Hamilton being killed in a dual with Aaron Burr
30s - Q9
Why was Memphis called the “Cotton Capital of the South”?
Memphis had the largest enslaved population in the South
Cotton was shipped from Memphis in large amounts
Memphis consumed more cotton than other cities in the South
Memphis had the most plantations of any city
30s - Q10
Why was Memphis called the “Cotton Capital of the South”?
Memphis had the most plantations of any city
Memphis had the largest enslaved population in the South
The area around Memphis was fertile soil for growing cotton
Memphis consumed more cotton than other cities in the South
30s