1. TAKS REVIEW: Forging a New Government

2. Articles of Confederation Weaknesses 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Summarization 8.4C Strengths 1. 2. 3.

3. Which of these was a power shared by both the states and Congress that helped weaken the Articles of Confederation? A. Collect taxes B. Create new states C. Print currency and make coins D. Declare war and make treaties 8.4C

4. What was the outcome of the slave trade compromise of the Philadelphia Convention of 1787? ___________________________________ 8.4D

5. Which of the following compromises at the Philadelphia Convention of 1787 prohibited slaves from being imported to the United States in 20 years? A. Slave Rights B. Slave Rule C. Slave Trade D. Slave Auctions 8.4D

6. What was the Great Compromise? 8.4D

7. Which of the following best describes the Great Compromise? A.The Senate would be elected by popular vote and the House of Representatives would be decided by electors from each state. B.The members of the House of Representatives would be based on population and the Senate would have 2 members for each state. C.The Senate would have 1 member for every state and the members of the House of Representatives would be decided by the Senate. D.The House of Representatives would have 1 member from each state and the Senate would be appointed by the governors from the state. 8.4D

8. What was the 3/5 Compromise? 8.4D

9. The 3/5 Compromise settled the dispute over how A. slaves would be educated in the Northern and Southern states. B. slaves would be transported from to the United States. C. slaves would be counted for representation in Congress and taxation. D. slaves would be freed in all of the states. 8.4D

10. What were the Federalist Papers and why are they significant? What: __________________________ __________________________________ Why: ___________________________ __________________________________ 8.16A

11. The Federalist Papers were influential in the development of the U.S. government because A.they explained how the government would function and called for a Bill of Rights. B.they called for more power in the state governments. C.they described the grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence. D.they objected to the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. 8.16A

12. How is limited government reflected in the Constitution and Bill of Rights? ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ 8.16D

13. What is meant by the principle of “limited government”? _________________________________ _________________________________ 8.16D

14. Which of the following parts of the Constitution best reflects the principle of limited government? A. “All legislative powers…shall be invested in a congress.” B. “The Senate will have sole power to try all impeachments.” C. “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.” D. “Congress shall have the power to levy taxes.” 8.16D

15. What is the meaning of the term “republicanism?” 8.16D

16. How is the principle of republicanism reflected in the U.S. Constitution? U.S. Constitution

17. 8.16D Which of the following parts of the Constitution BEST reflects the principle of republicanism? A. “The House of Representatives shall be composed of members chosen every second year by the People of several States…” B. “The Vice President of the United States shall be President of the Senate…” C. “The Privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be suspended…” D. “The Citizens of each State shall be entitled to all Privileges and Immunities of Citizens in several states.”

18. What form of government is based on the election of officials who make and enforce the laws? A. Republic B. Monarchy C. Oligarchy D. Dictatorship 8.16D

19. How does the U.S. Constitution reflect checks and balances? 8.16D

20. As part of a system of checks and balances, the Constitution of the United States provides for — A. a court system that writes the laws of the land. B. three branches of government that monitor each other. C. a Cabinet to ensure that Congress does not abuse its authority. D. the establishment of political parties to nominate presidential candidates. 8.16D

21. Federal State What is a federal system of government? 8.16D

22. The United States Constitution explains how powers are divided between the national government and the states' governments. This constitutional principle is known as A. federalism. B. popular sovereignty. C. checks and balances. D. separation of powers.

23. 8.16B What is “separation of powers?”

24. 8.16D How is separation of powers reflected in the U.S. constitution? __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________

25. 8.16D What is popular sovereignty?

26. 8.16B How is popular sovereignty reflected in the U.S. constitution? __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________

27. In the United States Constitution, the principle of popular sovereignty holds that A. power is divided between the national and state governments. B. each branch of government is able to check the power of the others. C. the national government is to be divided into three separate branches. D. the people hold the final authority by participating in the election process. 8.16D

28. What are some examples of individual rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution?

29. List and summarize the Bill of Rights. Amendment 1. Amendment 6. Amendment 2. Amendment 7. Amendment 3. Amendment 8. Amendment 4. Amendment 9. Amendment 5. Amendment 10. 8.20B

30. Which of the following best describes the importance of the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution? A. It permits ownership of firearms. B. It allows the free practice of religious beliefs. C. It provides rights for those accused of crimes. D. It protects citizens from unreasonable search and seizure. 8.20B

31. Why are freedom of speech and freedom of the press necessary in a democracy? Freedom of SpeechFreedom of the Press 8.22B

32. Which of the following civil liberties permits a person to criticize government officials? A. Freedom of speech B. Freedom of religion C. Right to bear arms D. Right to petition 8.22B