Section A
What was the main purpose of the Constitutional Convention of 1787?
A. To declare independence from Britain
B. To create a stronger national government
C. To elect the first president
D. To create the Bill of Rights
B. To create a stronger national government
Which compromise created a Congress with a House of Representatives based on population and a Senate with equal representation?
A. Three-Fifths Compromise
B. Commerce Compromise
C. Great Compromise
D. Missouri Compromise
C. Great Compromise
A state has a large population and wants more representatives in Congress. Which compromise addressed this issue?
A. Great Compromise
B. Three-Fifths Compromise
C. Commerce Clause
D. Bill of Rights
A. Great Compromise
Why did Southern states support the Three-Fifths Compromise?
A. They wanted enslaved people counted when determining representation.
B. They wanted to end slavery.
C. They wanted equal representation in the Senate.
D. They wanted Congress to control trade.
A. They wanted enslaved people counted when determining representation.
Under the Three-Fifths Compromise, how were enslaved people counted for representation?
A. They were counted as one person each.
B. They were not counted at all.
C. Five enslaved people were counted as three people.
D. Three enslaved people were counted as five people.
C. Five enslaved people were counted as three people.
Which part of the Constitution gives Congress the power to regulate interstate and foreign commerce?
A. Necessary and Proper Clause
B. Commerce Clause
C. Supremacy Clause
D. Establishment Clause
B. Commerce Clause
Which was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
A. Congress had too much power.
B. The president had too much power.
C. Congress could not collect taxes.
D. States had no power.
C. Congress could not collect taxes.
Which amendment protects a person from being tried twice for the same crime?
A. Fourth Amendment
B. Fifth Amendment
C. Sixth Amendment
D. Eighth Amendment
B. Fifth Amendment
How many votes did each state have in Congress under the Articles of Confederation?
A. One vote
B. Two votes
C. Votes based on population
D. Votes based on wealth
A. One vote
Which document replaced the Articles of Confederation?
A. Declaration of Independence
B. Constitution
C. Bill of Rights
D. Federalist Papers
B. Constitution
Which amendment is most closely associated with due process, double jeopardy, and self-incrimination?
A. First Amendment
B. Fourth Amendment
C. Fifth Amendment
D. Tenth Amendment
C. Fifth Amendment
Citizens vote to choose their government leaders. Which principle does this demonstrate?
A. Popular sovereignty
B. Federalism
C. Limited government
D. Checks and balances
A. Popular sovereignty
Which principle means that government officials must obey the law?
A. Popular sovereignty
B. Rule of law
C. Federalism
D. Separation of powers
B. Rule of law
A president is required to follow the same laws as ordinary citizens. Which principle does this demonstrate?
A. Rule of law
B. Federalism
C. Popular sovereignty
D. Commerce Clause
A. Rule of law
Which principle divides government power between the national and state governments?
A. Separation of powers
B. Federalism
C. Popular sovereignty
D. Limited government
B. Federalism
Which principle divides the federal government into three branches?
A. Federalism
B. Rule of law
C. Separation of powers
D. Popular sovereignty
C. Separation of powers
Which branch of government makes federal laws?
A. Executive
B. Judicial
C. Legislative
D. Military
C. Legislative
Which branch of government is headed by the president?
A. Legislative
B. Executive
C. Judicial
D. State
B. Executive
Congress passes a law, but the president vetoes it. What principle is demonstrated?
A. Popular sovereignty
B. Checks and balances
C. Federalism
D. Rule of law
B. Checks and balances
What is the purpose of checks and balances?
A. To give one branch complete power
B. To prevent one branch from becoming too powerful
C. To eliminate state governments
D. To allow citizens to avoid laws
B. To prevent one branch from becoming too powerful
Who were the Federalists?
A. People who opposed the Constitution
B. People who supported ratification of the Constitution
C. People who wanted to end Congress
D. People who wanted states to become independent countries
B. People who supported ratification of the Constitution
Which group supported a stronger national government?
A. Federalists
B. Anti-Federalists
C. Loyalists
D. Sons of Liberty
A. Federalists
Which group worried that the Constitution gave the national government too much power?
A. Federalists
B. Anti-Federalists
C. Patriots
D. Framers
B. Anti-Federalists
Who wrote many of the Federalist Papers?
A. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Patrick Henry
B. Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay
C. Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and Samuel Adams
D. Thomas Paine, George Washington, and John Hancock
B. Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay
Which amendment would protect a newspaper's right to publish an article criticizing the government?
A. First Amendment
B. Second Amendment
C. Fourth Amendment
D. Sixth Amendment
A. First Amendment