Constitution [Unit 3]

Which of the was America's first government?

• Mayflower Compact

• Articles of Confederation

• The Magna Carta

• The Declaration of Independence

Answer explanation

The correct choice for America's first government was the Articles of Confederation. It was the initial governing document of the United States from 1781 to 1789.

True or False: The Articles of Confederation had an executive branch.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The Articles of Confederation did not have an executive branch. Therefore, the correct answer is False.

The Articles of Confederation allowed Congress to -

• negotiate treaties

• declare war

• impose taxes

• add states

Answer explanation

The Articles of Confederation allowed Congress to negotiate treaties and declare war.

What did the Northwest Ordinance allow territories to do?

• Govern themselves

• Establish a militia

• Establish a postal service

• Ratify the Constitution

Answer explanation

The Northwest Ordinance allowed territories to govern themselves.

Match the following

• social contract

• Treaty of Paris

• prevented European colonization of land in the Western Hemisphere

• Monroe Doctrine

• agreement that decided how many representatives large and small states would send to Congress

• Mayflower Compact

• Recognized the US' independence

• Great Compromise

• agreement over how slaves would count for representation and taxation purposes

• 3/5^th Compromise

Select two (2): Which of the following were Federalists?

• Patrick Henry

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

• George Mason

Answer explanation

The Federalists were Alexander Hamilton and James Madison. They were supporters of a strong central government.

Select two (2): Which of the following were Anti-Federalists?

• Patrick Henry

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

• George Mason

Answer explanation

The Anti-Federalists were Patrick Henry and George Mason. They opposed the ratification of the Constitution.

The ​ (a)   ​ gave US citizens the freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.

• First Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

Answer explanation

The First Amendment to the US Constitution granted citizens the freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.

The ​ (a)   ​ called for no unreasonable search or seizure.

• Fourth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

Answer explanation

The Fourth Amendment called for no unreasonable search or seizure.

The ​ (a)   ​is the right to trial by jury.

• Sixth Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

Answer explanation

The blank is the right to trial by jury.