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  • Q1
    Shays’ Rebellion involved a group of farmers who were angry about
    more rights being given to settlers in the Northwest Territory.
    losing their farms due to low crop prices and high state taxes.
    not being able to ship their products from New Orleans.
    being ignored after fighting for the Patriot cause.
    30s
  • Q2
    What was the original purpose of the Constitutional Convention of 1787?
    to decide between the Virginia and New Jersey Plans
    to write a new constitution
    to decide who the leaders of the country should be
    to revise the Articles of Confederation
    30s
  • Q3
    The Three-Fifths Compromise
    gave states the power to ban slavery within their borders.
    expanded the powers of the executive branch and the President.
    determined how enslaved people would be counted in the population.
    gave Congress the power to ban slavery in individual states.
    30s
  • Q4
    The English Bill of Rights influenced the U.S. government with its emphasis on
    D. the benefits of public property.
    A. the powers granted to a king.
    C. freedom of speech.
    B. elections and fair trials.
    30s
  • Q5
    John Locke’s ideas influenced the Constitution in several ways, including his idea that
    D. government is an agreement between ruler and the ruled.
    A. government should control free enterprise.
    C. the people have no right to rebel against a government.
    B. compromise was necessary in forming a government.
    30s
  • Q6
    Montesquieu’s idea of separation of powers kept one person or group of people from gaining too much power by
    A. supporting a free and fair economy within the nation.
    D. clarifying that government is a contract between the ruler and the ruled.
    B. dividing power among three branches of government.
    C. separating powers between the central and state governments.
    30s
  • Q7
    The purpose of the Federalist was to
    D. expose the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
    A. oppose the Constitution.
    C. explain and defend the Constitution.
    B. attack the Antifederalists.
    30s
  • Q8
    Patrick Henry was specifically concerned about too much power resting with
    A. the states.
    B. the President.
    C. the judicial branch.
    D. the legislative branch.
    30s
  • Q9
    Why did the Antifederalists believe that it was important for the Constitution to include a bill of rights?
    C. The rights of women and minorities were not included in the Constitution.
    A. Most state constitutions already had a bill of rights.
    D. They feared that a strong central government would ignore basic rights.
    B. The English Bill of Rights had proven effective for the colonies.
    30s
  • Q10
    Why did the Federalists think it dangerous to leave too much power to the states?
    B. The states would not value the well-being of the whole country.
    D. An imbalance of power would make it too difficult for the central government to function.
    A. States government could develop their own king-like leaders.
    C. A weak federal government would make the United States look weak to the world.
    30s
  • Q11
    The three branches of government as described in Articles I–III of the Constitution illustrate the principle of
    B. republicanism.
    D. separation of powers.
    C. popular sovereignty.
    A. individual rights.
    30s
  • Q12
    How does the Constitution reflect the principle of federalism?
    C. by dividing power between federal and state governments
    B. by implementing a system of checks and balances
    D. by establishing a strong legislative branch
    A. by establish a strong executive branch
    30s
  • Q13
    The term “judicial review” means that the Supreme Court has the ability to determine if
    B. a lower court's decision is correct.
    C. the executive branch is enforcing laws properly.
    D. one of the justices should be removed from office.
    A. a law passed by Congress is unconstitutional.
    30s
  • Q14
    What does the principle of separation of powers make possible in American government?
    C. It maintains the sovereignty of the executive branch.
    D. It provides for a system of checks and balances among branches of government.
    A. It enables citizens to choose their representatives by popular vote.
    B. It expands the power of the central government and limits the power of state governments.
    30s
  • Q15
    Which Amendment gives school officials the right to search lockers?
    Amendment 4
    Amendment 10
    Amendment 1
    Amendment 8
    30s

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