ss benchmark Flashcards
Shay’s Rebellion helped to persuade
government leaders to revise the Articles of Confederation
Smaller states opposed the Virginia Plan because they
feared they would not have enough power in the new Congress
Why did some people oppose ratification of the Constitution
It did not include protection of individual rights
Which of the following could be considered a responsibility of citizens?
to vote in elections
Under the Bill of Rights, which of the following is NOT protected?
freedom of the military
The opening phrase of the Constitution, “We the people,” means that the Constitution
gets its authority from the
citizens
What did most State Constitutions have that the original United States Constitution
did not have?
bill of rights
As part of the Great Compromise, what fraction of the enslaved people in a state
were included when determining representation in Congress?
three-fifths
In his Farewell Address, George Washington advised against becoming involved in
European affairs because
he did not want the United States to be dragged into war
Federalists were supported by all of the following EXCEPT
farmers
Which of the following was a function of the National Bank?
to be a safe place for deposits of government funds
Washington’s response to the Whiskey Rebellion
proved the strength of the national government
How was the French Revolution like the American Revolution?
Both began as a fight against monarchy and inequality
Which of the following individuals had the greatest impact on the economic policy of the Washington administration
Alexander Hamilton
The Sedition Act punished people who openly criticized the government. When
Thomas Jefferson took office,
he released people who had been imprisoned under the Sedition Act
