Constitution & The New Nation

Constitution & The New Nation

8th Grade

20 Qs

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Constitution & The New Nation

Constitution & The New Nation

Assessment

Quiz

Social Studies

8th Grade

Medium

Created by

Whitney Nash

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20 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following characteristics was NOT a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

A unicameral legislature


A bicameral legislature

No enforcement of national laws

A lack of common currency among the states

2.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt


Basic Principles of the Constitution - Match the term to the definition

division of power into 3 branches

Separation of Powers

each branch limits the power of others

Limited Government

ultimate power resided in the people

Popular Sovereignty

gov't can only do what people let it

Federalism

power is divided btwn state and national

Checks and Balances

3.

CLASSIFICATION QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt


Classify the powers and parts of the three branches of government

Groups:

(a) Legislative

,

(b) Executive

,

(c) Judicial

interprets laws

President

House of Representatives

carries out laws

Supreme Court

Senate

makes laws

4.

CLASSIFICATION QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt


Match the following items concerning the Great Compromise

Groups:

(a) Virginia Plan

,

(b) New Jersey Plan

,

(c) Great Compromise

Population based Representation

Equal Representation

Bicameral Legislature with both plans

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which compromises were NOT made at the Constitutional Convention regarding slavery?

An immediate end to the slave trade

A delayed end to the slave trade

The 3/5 Compromise

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt


Why were southern delegates to the Constitutional Convention willing to accept the Three-Fifths Compromise?

It increased the political influence of the South.

It allowed indentured servants in the South to become citizens.

It decreased the federal tax on property in the South.

It allowed the South to expand its industrial output.

7.

CLASSIFICATION QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

identify whether each statement reflects a position taken by the Federalists or Anti-Federalists during the debate over ratification of the Constitution.

Groups:

(a) Federalist

,

(b) Anti-Federalist

The Supremacy Clause places too much power in the national government.

The inclusion of a bill of rights is necessary to protect against government intrusion

A strong national government is necessary to address the problems encountered under the AofC

he powers of the national government should be clearly defined and limited relative to states.

The general welfare of the country is a greater concern than individual state sovereignty.

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