Exam 2: The Constitution

The _____ established a national form of government following the American Revolution.

The Pilgrims drew up the Mayflower Compact because:

_____ emphasizes "effective government" rather than "limited government."

In response to the Boston Tea Party, the British Parliament passed the _________ in 1774. A) Bill of Rights B) Mayflower Compact C) Coercive Acts D) Articles of Confederation

Discuss how the system of checks and balances in the Constitutional framework ensures that no one group or branch of government can exercise exclusive control.

The _____ was adopted on July 4, 1776 and most of the document was written by Thomas Jefferson.

Which of the following is true of the Second Continental Congress?

The first time a majority of American colonists joined together to oppose British rule was during:

Which of the following was proposed in the New Jersey Plan?

Which of the following is a consequence of Shays' Rebellion?

In the context of checks and balances among the branches of government, _________ can override presidential vetoes. A) Congress B) the Parliament C) the Supreme Court D) voters

The "traditional" amendment ratification method involves:

In the context of the American government under the Articles of Confederation, the Committee of States:

The battle over the ratification of the Constitution was fought chiefly by two opposing groups, _____.

In the context of the issues regarding slavery, which of the following statements is true about the settlement that was reached at the Constitutional Convention?