2.5.1 test ( Answers)
Put the following terms in order
- George lll is crowned - The Boston massacre - The Intolerable Acts -The Declaration of Independence
Put the following terms in order
- The proclamation of (1763) - The sugar and stamp act - The American revolution begins - The Treaty of Paris
The constitutional convention was called to address the problems that the US faced under the articles of confederation which of the following was not a problem that led the convention?
- imperial crisis Or - The US government.... Or - northwest ordinance
What was the three -fifths compromise at the constitution convention?
.. Be counted when calculated each state's representation in Congress
What was the federal compromise at the constitution convention?
.... To the states, some to the federal government, and some boat
Legislative branch
.....Making laws
Judicial branch
....Reviewing laws
Executive branch
...Puts laws into effect and make sure they are followed
How many of the 13 states have to ratify the constitution before it goes out into effect?
9
What is the necessary and proper clause?
Also known as the elastic cause, this gives Congress all the power it needs to carry out its enumerated powers
Why did the first congress add a Bill of Rights to the Constitution?
Because that ratification process had made it clear that the people wanted a list of rights Incorporated into the document
.... 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
Congress passes a law. The president vetoes it. Congress overrides the veto. The law is appealed to the Supreme Court, which rules it unconstitutional. What constitutional principle best describes the interaction of the three branches of government?
Checks and balances
What is the name of the system that keeps one branch of the federal government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances
what is the name for the system where each branch of the United States government can limit the actions of the other branches?
Checks and balances
Which powers are shared by the federal government and the state government?
Concurrent powers
What was the great compromise at the Constitutional convention?
Congers was divided into two houses. The Senate (upper house) was seated equally by states; the House was representatives (lower house) was separated by population
Which of the following is not an example of a check and balance put into the u.s constitution?
Congress reviews a judicial decision and overturns the Supreme Court Senior religious leaders declare that an act of Congress is incompatible with the core principles of the nation All of the above
What sort of federalism saw the state and federal government corporate to solve national problems?
Cooperative federalism
Which power does the constitution explicitly give to the federal government?
Delegated power
What sort of federalism was marked by an equal division of power between the state and federal government?
Dual federalism
The structure of the American System of government is based on?
Enlightenment reason
Which of the following principles was included in most state constitutions?
Natural rights: most states constitution had a bill of rights
What sort of federalism saw the federal government get power back to the states?
New federalism
Which of the following men was not present at the constitutional convention?
Patrick Henry John Adams Thomas Jefferson
When Lincoln praised " Government of the people, by the people, for the people," what constitutional principle was he referring to?
Popular sovereignty
Which of the following principles was included in most state constitutions?
Popular sovereignty: the people ratify the constitution and then vote for government
Match the parts of the US Constitution to their description?
Preamble : The introduction to the document. Article l : legislative branch Amendments : The 27 changes that have been made to the document since ratification Bill of rights : these amendments list some of the rights and liberties of the people, and of the state Article lll: judicial branch
Which of the following is an example of a delegated power?
Printing money
What was conditional ratification?
Rather then voting up or down, Massachusetts and four other states ratified the Constitution with amendments
What powers are set aside for the state or for the people?
Reserved powers
Which of the following principles was included in most state constitutions?
Separation of power: State constitutions had several branches of ....
Why is the bill of rights referred to as the anti-federalist legacy?
The Bill of Rights was added to the constitution in response to anti-federalist fears that the new government would take away the liberties of the people in states
Which of these ideas had the most influence on the American revolution?
The enlightenment
Which of the following is an example of a reserved power?
Established local governments
Which of these provided the founders which the core principles of their new government?
European enlightenment
Congress can print money, but not issue license. States can issue license but not print money. What constitutional principle explains these contrasting powers?
Federalism
Which amendment protects the right of the accused?
Fifth amendment
Which of these was an accomplishment of the United States under the articles of confederation?
Fighting the American revolution
Which amendment protects the freedom of religion speech and press?
First Amendment
What is the connection between ratification in the bill of rights?
Five states ratified conditionally, with amendments. James Madison rewrote those amendments into the Bill of Rights
Which amendment protects you from search and seizure?
Fourth amendment
The ideas of which enlightenment philosopher had the most direct impact on the American founder?
John Locke
Which enlightenment philosopher had the largest impact on the American founders?
John Locke
Which is the republican government clause?
This guarantees that all the states will continue to have governments that are chosen by the people
What is the full faith and credit clause?
This requires the states to corporate with each other's laws
