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Unit 4: Writing The Constitution
Test Description: Writing the Constitution
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1) The purpose of the observation is to recognize the writing of the Constitution by delegates in Philadelphia in the year
A
1783
B
1788
C
1787
D
1781
2) One concern of opponents to the Virginia Plan included the
A
direct election of a three-member executive committee
B
lack of a supreme court to decide law
C
use of a single legislative body based on population
D
creation of a tax based on income levels
3) How did delegates to the Constitutional Convention account for the practice of slavery when calculating representation
A
1/4 th
B
2/3 rd
C
1/2
D
3/5 th
4) The central issue of the Three-Fifths Compromise was concerning the
A
establishment of upper and lower legislative bodies
B
Counting of enslaved people for determining representation
C
manner in which bills and amendments would become law
D
federal revenues that would come large and small states
5) Which of the following was the result of the Great Compromise?
A
A supreme court
B
A bicameral legislature
C
An electoral college
D
An Amendment
6) The English Bill of Rights served as model for the Founding Fathers because it
A
the first constitution used in the colonies
B
was the first document that limited the power of the king
C
the idea of majority rule in the colonies
D
Contained a list of individual rights
7) The Mayflower Compact is a significant founding document in the history of the United States...
A
grant freedom to those working to pay a debt
B
live peacefully with the American Indian tribes
C
remain loyal subjects of the King of England Govern themselves using agreed upon laws
D
remain loyal subjects of the King of England
8) The purpose of The Federalist Papers was to make an argument for
A
establishing a national bank
B
Ratifying the U.S. Constitution
C
restricting the practice of slavery
D
Passing new laws
9) Why did many Congressional representatives call for replacing the Articles of Confederation?
A
Created a chief executive
B
To weak to manage relations among the states.
C
Consisted of state officials
D
Established a powerful army
10) The first ten amendments of the U.S. The Constitution are an example of which constitutional principle?
A
Federalism
B
Individual rights
C
Separation of powers
D
Republicanism
11) One way the U.S. Constitution establishes limits on U.S. government is by
A
allowing the government to collect taxes
B
Allowing men to vote
C
Defining the powers of elected leaders
D
establishing rules for naturalization
12) Which of the following statements reflects an argument supported by Anti-Federalists?
A
Slavery needed to end
B
individual rights should be equal
C
Government must protect rights
D
Revolution was fought to end a strong central government
13) The Anti-Federalists argued against ratification of the U.S. Constitution because they
A
believed states rights were not protected
B
Wanted a parliamentary system
C
disagreed with the Great Compromise
D
Wanted the new Constitution
14) Unalienable rights are best defined as
A
US rights only
B
Rights earned
C
rights given to all people by being born a human
D
English Bill of Rights
15) The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution specifically lists rights that are granted to
A
owners of small businesses
B
people accused of crimes
C
leaders in the military
D
elected officials
16) Which freedom is guaranteed by the Fourth Amendment?
A
Freedom of unreasonable searches and seizures
B
Freedom of religion
C
Criminal court
D
Rights to remain silent
17) The Founding Fathers chose to ensure against a ruler with absolute authority by
A
Multiple parties of election
B
Guarantee rights to accused
C
Allowing right to form militia
D
Dividing government into 3 Branches
18) The 4th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution specifically addressed the colonists’ grievance that
A
Speedy trial
B
No searches without warrant
C
Freedom of Speech
D
Freedom of press
19) What is the First Amendment?
A
Rights to a speedy trial
B
Right to remain silent
C
Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, right to petition and Assembly
D
No search and seizures
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