Chapter 5 Constitution Quiz!
Test your unfailing knowledge of Chapter 5 in The American Vision textbook: Creating a Constitution. Hopefully this will help you review for the mid-term exam!
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True or false? Shay's Rebellion was caused by debts in the wealthy merchants.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Shay's Rebellion was not caused by debts in wealthy merchants. Instead, it was a rebellion led by farmers in Massachusetts in 1786-1787, who were protesting against high taxes, economic depression, and foreclosures on their farms. The rebellion was named after its leader, Daniel Shays, and it highlighted the economic struggles and discontent among the rural population at that time.Rate this question:
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- 2.
True or false? A recession is an economic slowdown, something that was not one of America's problems after the Reolutionary War.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The definition of "recession" is correct, but that WAS one of the problems that America was dealing with.Rate this question:
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- 3.
True or false? To resolve Shay's Rebellion, the governor sent the military to stop the rebelling farmers.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
During Shay's Rebellion, a group of farmers in Massachusetts rebelled against the state government due to financial hardships. In order to quell the rebellion, the governor indeed sent the military to intervene and stop the rebelling farmers. This action was taken to restore law and order and prevent further unrest and violence.Rate this question:
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- 4.
One of the problems with Congress's lack of the ability to tax was:
- A.
An increasing value in currency
- B.
Political issues
- C.
Weak currency
- D.
Mutiny within the government
- E.
None of the above
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C. Weak currencyExplanation
Weak currency. Taxes were different in every state, paper money was starting to be issued, and an inflation period began.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The British refused to evacuate American soil after the Revolution because:
- A.
The Ameicans didn't give the Indians their land back.
- B.
The Americans didn't give the Loyalists their land back.
- C.
The Indians destroyed their ships.
- D.
The British are lying, cheating people.
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. The Americans didn't give the Loyalists their land back.Explanation
The Americans didn't give the Loyalists their land back because the Confederation Congress couldn't make them, even though they had agreed to give the land back.Rate this question:
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- 6.
True or false? The Virginia Plan proposed only modifying the Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The New Jersey Plan proposed modifying the Articles, while the Virginia Plan actually proposed getting rid of the Articles completely and creating a new system of government.Rate this question:
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- 7.
The two steps to amending the Constitution are:
- A.
Planning and ratification
- B.
Proposal and ratification
- C.
Ratification and enforcement
- D.
Impeachment and re-election
- E.
Checking and balancing
Correct Answer
B. Proposal and ratificationExplanation
Proposal: amendments are proposed by a 2/3 vote in both houses of Congress
Ratification: amendments are ratified by a 3/4 vote of ste legislatures, or conventions in 3/4 of the states.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What did the Connecticut Compromise propose?
- A.
It proposed 2 houses of Congress -- 1 based on population and 1 with equal representation for all states.
- B.
It proposed 1 house of Congress based on population.
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It proposed 2 houses of Congress, both with equal representation.
- D.
It proposed getting rid of the Articles of Confederation and creating new houses of Congress.
- E.
It proposed making Connecticut the capital of the United States, the equivalent of Washington, D.C.
Correct Answer
A. It proposed 2 houses of Congress -- 1 based on population and 1 with equal representation for all states.Explanation
The Connecticut Compromise, based on an idea from Roger Sherman (from Connecticut), created two houses of Congress - the House of Representatives and the Senate.Rate this question:
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- 9.
True or false? Alexander Hamilton thought that the power of government came from the people.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
False. James Madison thought that. (Check out his miniature biography/profile on page 165.)Rate this question:
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- 10.
The 55 delegates who attended the 1787 convention:
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Had all signed the Declaration of Independence.
- B.
Had no experience in government and leadership.
- C.
Had all been a lawyer at some point in time.
- D.
Were some of the most distinguished leaders in the U.S. and were skilled in government.
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Worked together well and had no disagreements.
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D. Were some of the most distinguished leaders in the U.S. and were skilled in government.Explanation
Thomas Jefferson even said that the convention was no less than "an assembly of demigods." Pretty cool, right?Rate this question:
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- 11.
True or false? Federalists were opponents to the Constitution.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Anti-Federalists were opponents to the Constitution.Rate this question:
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- 12.
True or false? James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and Henry Knox wrote a collection of 85 essays.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay wrote that collection of 85 essays, which became known as The Federalist papers.Rate this question:
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- 13.
True or false? The Federalist were written under the pen name Publius.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
True! "Publicus" is based off of the Latin word "publicus", meaning "of the people." Pretty clever!Rate this question:
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- 14.
To win Massachusetts over to the Federalist side, the Federalists:
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Promised to attach a bill of rights and give more power to the state government.
- B.
Put taxes on imported goods to help with business.
- C.
Hired aliens to brainwash the anti-federalists.
- D.
Promised to attach a bill of rights.
- E.
Didn't do any of the above.
Correct Answer
A. Promised to attach a bill of rights and give more power to the state government.Explanation
The Anti-Federalists wantde a Bill of Rights and more power to the state government.Rate this question:
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- 15.
The Anti-Federalists were:
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Wealthy artisans and farmers living on the coast.
- B.
Stupid losers!
- C.
Mostly western farmers in debt who didn't agree with the Federalists..
- D.
People who didn't agree with the Federalists.
- E.
None of the above.
Correct Answer
C. Mostly western farmers in debt who didn't agree with the Federalists..Explanation
The Anti'Federalists were mainly western farmers in debt. And, as the name implies, they were against (anti-) the Federalists!Rate this question:
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- 16.
To “appropriate funds” is to:
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Supply funds
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Consider funds needed
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Deny funds
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To set aside funds
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
D. To set aside fundsExplanation
When the members of Congress appropriates funds, they set aside funds for a specific purpose.Rate this question:
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- 17.
The legislative branch includes:
- A.
Congress
- B.
Congress and the House of Representatives
- C.
The House of Representatives
- D.
The Senate
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. CongressExplanation
The Congress is made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate.Rate this question:
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A Commander-in-Chief can deploy troops for ______ days. (Choose the answer that fills the blank correctly.)
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60
- B.
20
- C.
90
- D.
An infinite number
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. 60Explanation
The Commander-in-Chief can deploy troops for 60 days; after that, Congress must vote to declare war.Rate this question:
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True or false? The President can declare war.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Only Congress can declare war.Rate this question:
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True or false? District courts are the lowest level of court, and there are 61 district courts.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
District courts are the lowest level of courts, but there are 91 of them, not 61.Rate this question:
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