history quiz two unit four

Why was slavery abolished in the future and not the present with the Constitution?

No one wanted to debate the issue and cause division.

Which of the following grievances did the new Constitution fail to address?

Right of due process under the law. Outlawing the quartering of soldiers.

Why were the Articles of Confederation scrapped?

The Articles could not be made strong enough.

Why did the European nations think they did not need to deal with the U.S. during the Articles of Confederation period?

The country was loosely organized, with little power to act as a sovereign nation.

How did one become a landowner in the new territories of the U.S.?

The land was sold to earn money for the new government or awarded to certain people.

Why was the Connecticut Compromise called the "Great Compromise"?

This compromise had all delegates agreeing to work together and solve all problems.

Which of the following did The Ordinance of 1787 NOT do?

discount land for veterans of the Revolution

Select the three stated purposes for writing the Constitution.

establish justice insure domestic tranquility secure the blessings of liberty

To which level of government was the power of coining money, the army and navy, and making treaties given?

federal government

What is the key idea missing from the Preamble to the Constitution?

individual rights

Money-losing its value and prices rising is called

inflation

What was the most serious criticism against the Constitution?

it lacked the bill of rights for the people

What was Benjamin Franklin's view of the Constitution?

it was the beginning of a new era

What did George Mason and Patrick Henry have in common?

leaders of the anti-Federalists party

Amendment 6 insures all of the following rights except:

not being tried twice for the same crime

Under this new form of government, each state had:

one vote

How did the British attempt to impact the economy of the colonies?

printed counterfeit money

Select the three rights that are ensured by the First Amendment.

right to free speech freedom of religion peaceful assembly

To which level of government was the power of fire and police protection, schools, and highways and roads were given?

state government

The political party formed to oppose the Constitution was called the

the anti-Federalists party

The Second Continental Congress formed a new set of laws to govern the U.S. called the:

the articles of confederation

What best defines the Bill of Rights?

the first ten amendments of the constitution

Which one of the following statements best defines the Federalists?

the political party to support the Constitution

Select the four checks and balances set up by the Constitution.

1) Congress passes laws, but the president must sign them. 2) The president appoints, but Congress approves, judges. 3) The president commands the military; Congress declares war. 4) Congress can impeach the president.

Select the parts of the Connecticut Compromise.

1) Each state would have two representatives in the Senate. 2) Congress would have two houses that both had to pass a given law. 3) The House of Representatives would have its members elected based on population.

Select the five reasons the delegates were able to craft such an important document in less than four months.

1) Many of the delegates had already worked on their state constitutions. 2) The states sent their most qualified men to the convention. 3) Washington was in complete command of the convention and kept the delegates working. 4) The closed meetings helped the delegates move swiftly and make decisions. 5) There was a willingness among the delegates to work together.

1. trial by jury 2. no searches without a warrant 3. keep weapons

3 amendment two 2 amendment 5 1 amendment 7

The right of not being tried twice for the same crime and being paid for private property taken by the state for public use is ensured in Amendment .

5

Which constitutional amendment forbids excessive bails or fines and bans cruel or unusual punishment?

8

Which grievance from the Declaration of Independence did smaller states think the Constitution failed to address?

Equal representation in the legislature.

Select the six weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.

1) Congress could not levy taxes. 2) Articles could only be changed by a unanimous vote. 3) There was no federal court system. 4) Congress could not regulate trade 5)There was no national executive. 6 Nine states had to approve any new law in Congress.

These were the basis for the U.S. Constitution:

Magna Carta of 1215 Mayflower Compact of 1620 English Bill of Rights of 1689