Foundations of American Government

What does Amendment 10 state about powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution?

• They are reserved to the states or the people

• They are granted to the federal government

• They are void

• They are subject to international law

Which amendment ensures the right to petition the government?

• Amendment 1

• Amendment 3

• Amendment 5

• Amendment 7

What did the Anti-federalists believe about the Articles of Confederation?

• They were too strong

• They were too weak

• They were perfect

• They were unnecessary

How many votes per state were proposed in the New Jersey Plan?

• Two votes per state

• Three votes per state

• One vote per state

• Four votes per state

What power would Congress have under the New Jersey Plan?

• Power to declare war

• Power to tax and regulate trade

• Power to appoint judges

• Power to veto state laws

How many of the thirteen states were sufficient for ratification?

• Seven

• Eight

• Nine

• Ten

What type of government was agreed upon from the start?

• Unlimited Government

• Limited Government

• Monarchical Government

• Authoritarian Government

How many branches of government were established?

• Two

• Four

• Three

• Five

Which of the following was a key leader at the convention?

• Alexander Hamilton

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

• Thomas Paine

In what year did the Constitutional Convention occur?

• 1776

• 1787

• 1800

• 1791