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