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Practice Questions
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A tax on imported goods
What is a Duty
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These men attended the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787. They believed that the new nation would not survive without a strong central government and that the Articles of Confederation had to be revised or replaced.
Who are the Founding Fathers of the United States of America.
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Supporters of the Constitution. These individuals believed that power should be divided between a central government and state or regional governments. (Federalism)
Who are Federalists
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The Presidential power to __________ checks and balances the power of Congress.
What is Veto
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Shays's Rebellion was viewed by many powerful people as... A. Evidence the Articles were working B. A righteous fight of the oppressed C. A sign that the national government was too weak D. A major blow to democracy
C. A sign that the national government was too weak
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This form of government established a very weak central government in order to avoid a government that might become tyrannical.
What are the Articles of Confederation
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This idea prevents any one of the three branches of government from becoming too powerful. Within this system, each branch has some ability to limit the power of the other branches.
What is the system of "Checks and Balances"
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Opponents of the Constitution. A misleading name because these were not against federalism, the real issue for them was which government would be supreme? The national or state governments?
Who are Anti-Federalists
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Which of the following proposed a legislature that was divided into two houses? a. The Virginia Plan b. The New Jersey Plan c. The Three-Fifths Compromise d. The Missouri Plan
A: The Virginia Plan
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At the Constitutional Convention of 1787, the Great Compromise resolved the issue of... A. Representation B. Taxation C. Slavery D. Control of trade
A. Representation
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Congress passed this in order to provide the basis for governing much of the western territories that were going to be settled in the future. The specific areas for the territories were north of the Ohio River and east of the Mississippi. (Eventually became: Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio) Slavery was made illegal throughout these territories.
What is the Northwest Ordinance (pg. 99)
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1) Rule by the people, which created a representative system of government in which elected officials represent the voice of the people. 2) This idea divides power between the federal or national government and the state governments.
1) What is Popular Sovereignty. 2) What is Federalism.
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Guarantees basic rights of individuals. Anti-Federalists wanted this included in the Constitution before approving it.
What is The Bill of Rights
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Most Anti-Federalists were against ratifying the Constitution because it... a. Had been written by the Federalists b. Gave too much power to the states c. Did not protect civil liberties or state's rights d. Gave more power to the northern states than the southern ones.
C: Did not protect civil liberties or state's rights
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The U.S. Constitution was based on the concept of dividing governmental powers between the national and state governments, which was called... A. Nationalism B. Mutualism C. Popular Sovereignty D. Federalism
D. Federalism
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Explain why Shays's rebellion lead to a call for a stronger national government.
Americans were concerned about the national governments inability to maintain stability and to protect property rights.
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Counting certain individuals for the purpose of representation in congress and for the purpose of taxation.
What is the Three-Fifths Compromise. (Every 5 enslaved people would count as 3 free people for determining representation and taxes.)
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1) Name the type of individuals that supported the Federalists. 2) Name the type of individuals that supported the Anti-Federalists.
1) Who are large land owners, Merchants, Artisans, coastal farmers. 2) Western farmers, those who wanted a Bill of Rights.
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The Federalist essays were published in 1787 and 1788 to help gain support for... a. A bill of rights b. The ratification of the Constitution c. A weaker central government d. The abolition of slavery
B: The ratification of the Constitution
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Large landowners and merchants supported the Constitution because it... A. Allowed states to trade with foreign powers with fewer regulations B. Enabled the original states to settle lands in the west C. Gave the national government power to protect property and regulate trade D. Eased trade laws and lowered taxes on land and business
C. Gave the national government power to protect property and regulate trade
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Name 3 out of the 5 problems that the Articles of Confederation faced.
1) No power to regulate commerce. 2) No power to compel states to obey international treaties signed by the congress. 3) Cannot declare war without unanimous support of all states. 4) No power to tax. 5) No power to print or coin money. (pg. 100)
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Explain how the Great Compromise met the needs of both large and small states.
It created two houses; one house is based on population (House) which satisfied the large states and the other house (Senate) was based on equal representation which satisfied the small states.
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1) What two promises did Federalists make to win the support of those who initially opposed the Constitution? 2) Considered the Father of the Constitution.
1) They promised a Bill of Rights, and an amendment that would reserve for the states all powers not specifically granted to the federal government. 2) James Madison
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Which two states were the last to ratify the Constitution? a. Massachusetts and Virginia b. New York and Delaware c. Rhode Island and North Carolina d. Virginia and Rhode Island
C: Rhode Island and North Carolina
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The Framers ensured that the Constitution could evolve over time by... A. Establishing a process for replacing it B. Establish a bill of rights C. Establishing that the states could veto federal laws D. Establishing a process for amending it
D. Establishing a process for amending it