Social Studies Test Purpose of government

Question 1

What was the structure of the Articles of Confederation?

Answer 1

One house of congress-no Executive or Judicial branch

Question 2

What were the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

Answer 2

States controlled trade within and outside of the country.

Question 3

Which American Indian group’s land was most affected by the creation of the northwest territory?

Answer 3

Miami

Question 4

Why were many American Indian groups angry about the location of the northwest territory?

Answer 4

It allowed settlers to move in on their land

Question 5

Shay’s Rebellion showed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation because:

Answer 5

1. Federal government had limited power
2. Federal government could not maintain an army
3. Federal government could not collect taxes

Question 6

Abigail Adams was an advocate for:

Answer 6

equal rights for women

Question 7

Why did delegates attend the constitutional convention in 1787?

Answer 7

To sent up a different plan for government

Question 8

What did delegates at the constitutional convention debate about?

Answer 8

How much power the national government should have.

Question 9

Who would have taken notes and commented for a strong central government at the constitutional convention?

Answer 9

James Madison

Question 10

What is the system where every branch is equal and one doesn’t have more power?

Answer 10

The system of checks and balances.

Question 11

Federal or state power,
Sets up postal service:
Organizes local government:
Makes laws about trade with foreign nations:
Regulates trade with states:
Sets up military:

Answer 11

Sets up postal service: Federal
Organizes local government: State
Makes laws about trade with foreign nations: Federal
Regulates trade with states: States
Sets up military: Federal

Question 12

What did BOTH federalists and Anti- Federalists want?

Answer 12

Best form of government to meet their needs.

Question 13

About how many years did it take for the Bill of Rights to be Ratified after the Constitution was adopted?

Answer 13

3 1/2 years

Question 14

By June 1788 _________ majority is achieved toward ratification

Answer 14

2/3

Question 15

The rights outlined in ______________ are based upon the founding principles of the United States.

Answer 15

THE BILL OF RIGHTS

Question 16

Keep our liberty safe, respect rule of law and preserve the constitution are all __________ and ideas upon which our nation was founded.

Answer 16

BELIEFS

Question 17

In the Preamble to the constitution, democracy and freedom are described as ___________.

Answer 17

INSEPARABLE

Question 18

How could the Supreme court decision be checked when it rules on the constitutionality of a state law?

Answer 18

Legislative branch can write a new law but it has to go through the approval process.

Question 19

Approval Process order from earliest to least.
____Three-Fourths of state legislature must ratify amendment
____Proclamation is made that the amendment is part of the Constitution.
____ Two-thirds majority vote in the House and Senate to propose the amendment.
____ Proposed amendment goes to the states for ratification.

Answer 19

THIRD Three-Fourths of state legislature must ratify amendment
FOURTH Proclamation is made that the amendment is part of the Constitution.
FIRST Two-thirds majority vote in the House and Senate to propose the amendment.
SECOND Proposed amendment goes to the states for ratification.

Question 20

What did the Voting Rights Act do during the civil rights movement ?

Answer 20

Expanded voting rights

Question 21

Why did the founding fathers’ points of view differ on the form of government the united states should have?

Answer 21

Patrick Henry didn’t want a strong central government after great Britain ruled the colonies.

Alexander Hamilton, George Washington and James Madison wanted a strong central government for a unified country.

Question 22

Was Washington an supporter or critic of The Articles of Confederation? Explain your response.

Answer 22

He was a critic of the Articles of Confederation. He thought the anarchy would breakout if delegates did not find a solution.

Question 23

What are the main ideas and details from Patrick Henry’s excerpt?

Answer 23

He thinks amendments are necessary because some states won’t be able to protect citizens rights.

Question 24

What powers to each branch have?
Executive Branch -
Legislative Branch-
Judicial Branch -

Answer 24

Executive Branch - enforces laws, commands armed forces
Legislative Branch- Makes the laws, establish taxes
Judicial Branch - interpret laws (check if constitutional)

Question 25

Give an Example of checks and balances.

Answer 25

1. E.B nominates a justice
2. L.B approves the nomination
3. J. B can overturn justice approval if unconstitutional