2.13 Unit 2 Test | Constitutional Underpinning

What event occurred in 1775?

American Revolution began

Which of the following is not an example of a check or balance put into the U.S. Constitution?

Congress reviews a judicial decision and overturns the Supreme Court.

What was the Three-Fifths Compromise at the Constitutional Convention?

Only three-fifths of the enslaved population would be counted when calculating each state's representation in Congress.

Which of the following men was not present at the Constitutional Convention?

Patrick Henry was not present

Which showed the weakness of the United States government under the Articles of Confederation?

Shays's Rebellion occurred.

Why is the Bill of Rights referred to as the anti-Federalist legacy?

The Bill of Rghits was added to the Constitution in response to anti-Federalist fears that the new government would take away the liberties of the people and the states.

Why were the Federalists so anxious that New York and Virginia ratify the Constitution?

because without these large states the new national government would surely fail

Which of the following is an example of a concurrent power?

chartering banks and corporations

When one branch of the U.S government limits the actions of another branch, that is an example of which of the following?

checks and balances

What sort of federalism was marked by an equal division of power between the state and federal governments?

dual federalism

What is the structure of the American system of government is based on?

enlightened reason

When Abraham Lincoln praised "government of the people, by the people, for the people," what constitutional principal was he referring to?

popular sovereignty

Which principle was included in most state constitutions?

popular sovereignty; the people ratify the constitution and then vote for government

What powers are set aside for the states or for the people?

reserved power

Which part of the U.S. Constitution lists some of the rghits and liberties of the people and of the states?

the Bill of Rghits

The Constitutional Convention was called to address the problems that the United States faced under the Articles of Confederation. Which was not a problem that led to the Convention?

the Northwest Ordinance

Laid out by Article II of the Constitution, this branch of government is responsible for putting laws into effect and making sure that they are followed. Which branch is it?

the executive branch

Which amendment protects you from search and seizure? (The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects.)

Fourth

The ideas of which Enlightenment philosopher had the most direct impact on the American founders?

John Locke

What is the full faith and credit clause?

This clause requires the states to cooperate with each others' rules.