Articles of Confederation
Constitutional Convention
Branches of U.S. Government
The U.S. Constitution
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What was the purposed of the Articles of Confederation? A. To create a new nation B. To form a central government after the War for Independence C. To declare independence from Britain D. To determine the laws of the new nation
B. To form a central government after the War for Independence
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Which plan is James Madison responsible for

The Virginia Plan

100

What are the three branches of the U.S. government?

Legislative, Executive, and Judicial

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What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called? A. Natural Rights B. The Preamble C. Declaration of Independence D. Bill of Rights
D. Bill of Rights
100

Which three patriotic leaders participated in the Constitutional Convention?

C. George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and James Madison

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Why did Congress call a meeting about the Articles of Confederation in 1787? A. To give more power to the states B. To elect the first president C. To decide how many representatives each state would have D. To make the national government stronger
D. To make the national government stronger
200

Why did New Jersey and Rhode Island oppose the Virginia Plan

B. larger states would have more votes.

200
The legislature can override a veto by a majority vote of how much? A. 1/2 B. 2/3 C. 3/4 D. 5/8
B. 2/3
200
The Bill of Rights protects the __________ and __________ of all citizens. A. rights and freedoms B. religion and speech C. rights and happiness D. faith and hopes
A. rights and freedoms
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A _________________ is a government in which the people elect leaders to represent them

Republic

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Which of the following is NOT an effect of the Articles of Confederation? A. Did not allow Congress to tax or control trade B. Could not make the states work together C. Did not allow Congress to set up an army D. Did not give Congress the power to declare war, make peace treaties, or print money
D. Did not give Congress the power to declare war, make peace treaties, or print money
300

What was the compromise on Slavery

3/5ths Compromise

300

Why does the U.S. government have three branches of government?

 To have a system of checks and balances

300

What two political parties formed from the Constitution

Federalists and Anti-Federalist

300

Which three leaders wrote the federalist papers?

Jay, Madison, Hamilton

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Which of the following was an accomplishment of the Articles of Confederation? A. The 3/5 Rule B. The Great Compromise C. The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 D. The Virgina Plan
C. The Northwest Ordinance of 1787
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What was the result of the Connecticut Compromise

 their would be two houses in Congress - one house would be equal votes for each state and one house would be based on population.

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Why is a system of “checks and balances” important? A. To create balance in the court system B. So that no branch of the government has too much power C. So that there is a balance of power between the states and federal government D. All of the above
B. So that no branch of the government has too much power
400

Name one member from each party

Varies

400
Why did the Antifederalists want a Bill of Rights? A. To give the federal government more power B. To give the states more power C. To ensure the federal government would recognize the rights of the people D. To protect the rights of the states and the federal government
C. To ensure the federal government would recognize the rights of the people
500

Name a 2 weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation

No tax, no standing army, 

500

What was the advantage of a federal system? A. It divided power between the states and the central government and gave the central governement more control over the states. B. It gave all power to the states and no power to the central government. C. It gave all power to the central government and not power to the states.

A. It divided power between the states and the central government and gave the central governement more control over the states.

500
What branch can veto a bill passed by Congress? A. Judicial Branch B. Presidential Branch C. Executive Branch D. Legislative Branch
C. Executive Branch
500

What is popular sovereignty 

A. The will of the people

500

How many states were needed to ratify the Constitution

9 of 13

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