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1. True or false? Federalists were opponents to the Constitution.

True

False

Anti-Federalists were opponents to the Constitution.

Explanation

Anti-Federalists were opponents to the Constitution.

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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!

2. True or false? To resolve Shay's Rebellion, the governor sent the military to stop the rebelling farmers.

True

False

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.

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3. True or false? Shay's Rebellion was caused by debts in the wealthy merchants.

True

False

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.

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4. True or false? A recession is an economic slowdown, something that was not one of America's problems after the Reolutionary War.

True

False

The definition of "recession" is correct, but that WAS one of the problems that America was dealing with.

Explanation

The definition of "recession" is correct, but that WAS one of the problems that America was dealing with.

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5. The two steps to amending the Constitution are:

Planning and ratification

Proposal and ratification

Ratification and enforcement

Impeachment and re-election

Checking and balancing

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.

Explanation

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.

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6. True or false? The Federalist were written under the pen name Publius.

True

False

True! "Publicus" is based off of the Latin word "publicus", meaning "of the people." Pretty clever!

Explanation

True! "Publicus" is based off of the Latin word "publicus", meaning "of the people." Pretty clever!

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7. What did the Connecticut Compromise propose?

It proposed 2 houses of Congress -- 1 based on population and 1 with equal representation for all states.

It proposed 1 house of Congress based on population.

It proposed 2 houses of Congress, both with equal representation.

It proposed getting rid of the Articles of Confederation and creating new houses of Congress.

It proposed making Connecticut the capital of the United States, the equivalent of Washington, D.C.

The Connecticut Compromise, based on an idea from Roger Sherman (from Connecticut), created two houses of Congress - the House of Representatives and the Senate.

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.

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8. True or false? The Virginia Plan proposed only modifying the Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union.

True

False

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.

Explanation

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.

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9. The 55 delegates who attended the 1787 convention:

Had all signed the Declaration of Independence.

Had no experience in government and leadership.

Had all been a lawyer at some point in time.

Were some of the most distinguished leaders in the U.S. and were skilled in government.

Worked together well and had no disagreements.

Thomas Jefferson even said that the convention was no less than "an assembly of demigods." Pretty cool, right?

Explanation

Thomas Jefferson even said that the convention was no less than "an assembly of demigods." Pretty cool, right?

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10. The British refused to evacuate American soil after the Revolution because:

The Ameicans didn't give the Indians their land back.

The Americans didn't give the Loyalists their land back.

The Indians destroyed their ships.

The British are lying, cheating people.

None of the above

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.

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.

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11. To win Massachusetts over to the Federalist side, the Federalists:

Promised to attach a bill of rights and give more power to the state government.

Put taxes on imported goods to help with business.

Hired aliens to brainwash the anti-federalists.

Promised to attach a bill of rights.

Didn't do any of the above.

The Anti-Federalists wantde a Bill of Rights and more power to the state government.

Explanation

The Anti-Federalists wantde a Bill of Rights and more power to the state government.

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12. True or false? The President can declare war.

True

False

Only Congress can declare war.

Explanation

Only Congress can declare war.

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13. True or false? James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and Henry Knox wrote a collection of 85 essays.

True

False

James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay wrote that collection of 85 essays, which became known as The Federalist papers.

Explanation

James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay wrote that collection of 85 essays, which became known as The Federalist papers.

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14. The legislative branch includes:

Congress

Congress and the House of Representatives

The House of Representatives

The Senate

None of the above

The Congress is made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Explanation

The Congress is made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate.

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15. True or false? District courts are the lowest level of court, and there are 61 district courts.

True

False

District courts are the lowest level of courts, but there are 91 of them, not 61.

Explanation

District courts are the lowest level of courts, but there are 91 of them, not 61.

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16. One of the problems with Congress's lack of the ability to tax was:

An increasing value in currency

Political issues

Weak currency

Mutiny within the government

None of the above

Weak currency. Taxes were different in every state, paper money was starting to be issued, and an inflation period began.

Explanation

Weak currency. Taxes were different in every state, paper money was starting to be issued, and an inflation period began.

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17. The Anti-Federalists were:

Wealthy artisans and farmers living on the coast.

Stupid losers!

Mostly western farmers in debt who didn't agree with the Federalists..

People who didn't agree with the Federalists.

None of the above.

The Anti'Federalists were mainly western farmers in debt. And, as the name implies, they were against (anti-) the Federalists!

Explanation

The Anti'Federalists were mainly western farmers in debt. And, as the name implies, they were against (anti-) the Federalists!

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18. A Commander-in-Chief can deploy troops for ______ days. (Choose the answer that fills the blank correctly.)

An infinite number

None of the above

The Commander-in-Chief can deploy troops for 60 days; after that, Congress must vote to declare war.

Explanation

The Commander-in-Chief can deploy troops for 60 days; after that, Congress must vote to declare war.

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19. To “appropriate funds” is to:

Supply funds

Consider funds needed

Deny funds

To set aside funds

None of the above

When the members of Congress appropriates funds, they set aside funds for a specific purpose.

Explanation

When the members of Congress appropriates funds, they set aside funds for a specific purpose.

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20. True or false? Alexander Hamilton thought that the power of government came from the people.

True

False

False. James Madison thought that. (Check out his miniature biography/profile on page 165.)

Explanation

False. James Madison thought that. (Check out his miniature biography/profile on page 165.)

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True or false? Federalists were opponents to the Constitution.

True or false? To resolve Shay's Rebellion, the governor sent...

True or false? Shay's Rebellion was caused by debts in the...

True or false? A recession is an economic slowdown, something...

The two steps to amending the Constitution are:

True or false? The Federalist were written under the pen name...

What did the Connecticut Compromise propose?

True or false? The Virginia Plan proposed only modifying the...

The 55 delegates who attended the 1787 convention:

The British refused to evacuate American soil after the Revolution...

To win Massachusetts over to the Federalist side, the Federalists:

True or false? The President can declare war.

True or false? James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and Henry Knox...

The legislative branch includes:

True or false? District courts are the lowest level of court,...

One of the problems with Congress's lack of the ability to tax was:

The Anti-Federalists were:

A Commander-in-Chief can deploy troops for ______ days. (Choose...

To “appropriate funds” is to:

True or false? Alexander Hamilton thought that the power of...