Multiple Choice!
What were the Articles of Confederation?
a) The first constitution of the United States, adopted in 1777
b) A document that limited the power of kings for the first time
c) Known for its separation of powers, it limited the federal government
d) Created a document where citizens would have the ability to abuse powers if they found the government to be unjust
A
What did the Federalists add to the Constitution to address the concerns of Anti-Federalists?
Right to bear arms
2nd Amendment
The French and Indian War was a significant conflict between which two countries?
France & Great Britain
How old was King Tut when he became the ruler of Egypt?
9 years old
Which of the following is true regarding the New Jersey Plan?
a) It was favored by smaller states
b) It created a bicameral legislature (two house)
c) The plan created a stronger national government
d) All of the above is true
A
List the three branches of government
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
The right to a trial by jury in civil cases.
7th Amendment
Which act was put into place as a result of the Boston Tea Party?
Intolerable Acts / Coercive Acts
Which is the actual number of amendments to the US Constitution?
27
What was the solution of the debates between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan?
a) The Three-Fifths Compromise
b) The Missouri Compromise
c) The Bill of Rights
d) The Great Compromise
D
The idea that the government gets its power from the people and their consent is known as...
Popular Sovereignty
Rights not listed in the Constitution are still protected.
Which battle was the turning point of the Revolutionary War?
Battle of Saratoga
Who wrote the book, Because of Winn Dixie
Kate DiCamillo
Which two documents did the United States use as inspiration when making the U.S. Constitution?
Magna Carta
How many states need to approve for an amendment to be ratified?
75% or 3/4ths of states
Protection against self-incrimination, double jeopardy
__________________ is defined as a hoped-for water route through North America to the Pacific Ocean.
Northwest Passage
What two people are on printed currency despite never being a U.S. president?
Benjamin Franklin
Alexander Hamilton
The Constitution was designed to prevent a ______________?
Which branch has the power to override a presidential veto?
Legislative
Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures
4th Amendment
The purpose of the Mayflower Compact was to…
Create a society where Pilgrims could govern themselves according to their beliefs
EC: if you get the city as well
+100 if you said Sydney, Australia