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Unit 4 Test
November 11 Unit 4 Test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why is the year 1787 significant to American History? | The Constitution was ratified. |
| What were the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation? | Gave too much state power, and not enough to the National Government. |
| The three-fifths compromise at the Constitutional Confederation concerned what major issue? | Counting slaves for taxation and representation. |
| What was the result of the Great Compromise? | Each state- two senators House of Representatives- number based on population. |
| What colonial grievance led to the third amendment in the Constitution? | Quartering soldiers |
| The Philadelphia Convention of 1787 is considered a part of what era? | Confederation and Constitution |
| The Federalist Papers were written in support of what issue? | Strong national government/the Constitution |
| In return for their support of the Constitution, Anti-Federalists insisted upon what being placed in the Constitution? | A Bill of Rights |
| What right is guaranteed protection by the fourth amendment to the constitution? | No unlawful searches and seizures |
| Place these events in the proper sequence: A. Election of the first President of the U.S. B. British forces are defeated and the Revolutionary War ends C. Second Continental Congress meets D. Philadelphia Convention begins | C. Second Continental Congress meets B. British forces and defeated and the Revolutionary War ends D. Philadelphia Convention begins A. Election of the first President of the U.S. |
| "For transporting us beyond the seas to be tried for pretend offenses." - How did the Founding Fathers address this grievance in the Constitution? | Amendment 6 |
| List the powers granted by the Articles of Confederation. | National Government has the power to wage war, make peace, sign treaties, and coin money. |
| Place the names under the appropriate heading: Alexander Hamilton Patrick Henry George Mason James Madison | Strong National Government: Alexander Hamilton, and James Madison Weak National Government: Patrick Henry, and George Madison |
| What freedom expressed by the Constitution is Thomas Jefferson speaking of in the following quote? "All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent". - Thomas Jefferson | Amendment 1 |
| During the Constitutional Convention the Virginia plan called for what proposal? | 3 Branches of Government |
| What was the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut and why are they important? | Document the set laws and expanded the idea of Representative Government/First written Constitution |
| Define Federalism: | A system of Government where powers are shared between National and State Government |
| Who is described below? -Washington's assistant -Member of the Continental Congress and Constitutional Convention -1st Secretary of the Treasury | Alexander Hamilton |
| What allows the Constitution to adapt to modern times? | Amendments |
| Republic: | Government in which people elect representatives to govern for them. |
| Parliamentary: | Shared powers between elected and appointed members |
| Confederation: | A league of friendship between states united for a common purpose |
| Monarchy: | Rule by one person |
| What are the first amendments to the Constitution called? | Bill of Rights |
| How does the Constitution provide for the Government to be checked and balanced? | It has 3 branches of government, none of which overpower the other. |
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