8th grade United States History, Semester 1 Item Bank 09-10

1 Why were cash crops important for the colonies and other countries? E3 C A They only produced what they needed

B Countries would only buy these crops

C They could be sold easily for profit

D Countries wanted to learn to raise them

2 Why was trade between the colonies difficult? E3 A

A They had very different money systems.

B The ports were closed to others’ ships.

C Their religious beliefs were very similar..D The distances between them were great

3 Which of the following best describes why New Englanders specialized in trade and small farms? E3 D

A Merchants had contracts for factory products.

B Few people knew how to make goods by hand.

C Native Americans denied access to the land.

D Soil and climate did not support large farms.

4 Why were Southern colonies dependent on slavery? E3 A

A Plantations required the use of a large labor force.

B Laws prevented slavery in most Northern colonies

C Immigrants did not want to work on plantations

D There were fewer jobs in the South for factory workers

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5 What effect did the Proclamation of 1763 have on the economic opportunities of the colonists? E3 B

A It allowed France to keep the land they occupied before the war with England.

B It kept colonists from moving to lands west of the Appalachian Mountains.

C It allowed the British king to keep the colonists resources for himself.

D It denied the colonists the right to mine for gold in the Appalachian Mountains.

Study the timeline below, and then answer the following 5 questions.

6 What would be the best title for this timeline? H1 C A History of the British Colonies

B British Plans for the Revolution

C Road to Colonial Independence

D Battles of the American Revolution

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1763 The Proclamation of 1763

1773 Boston Tea Party

1774 The Intolerable Acts

1774 First Continental Congress

1776 Declaration of Independence

1777 The Battle of Saratoga

1781 The Battle of Yorktown

1783 The Treaty of Paris of 1783

7 Which of the following events could be added to this timeline? H1 D

A Discovery of the New World by Columbus

B Signing of the Mayflower Compact

C Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia

D Battles of Lexington and Concord

8 Which of the documents shown on the timeline freed the colonies from Great Britain’s control? H1 D

A The Treaty of Paris

B The Proclamation of 1763

C The Intolerable Acts

D Declaration of Independence

9 Which event on the timeline was a direct effect of the Boston Tea Party? H1A

A The Intolerable Acts

B The Battle of Saratoga

C The Second Continental Congress

D The Treaty of Paris of 1783

10 Which British action closed the Ohio Valley to American settlers? H1 D

A The Stamp Act

B The Intolerable Acts

C The Boston Massacre

D The Proclamation of 1763

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11 Which of the following best defines chronology? H1 B

A Listing various chronic health conditions

B Organizing events in the order they occur

C Arranging people and terms into an outline

D Locating historical places on a large map

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12 How did Britain benefit from having colonies in North America? E1 C

A Native Americans provided a cheap source of labor.

B Britain was able to improve relations with France.

C Colonies could be used as an economic resource.

D Britain was able to get Spain to be an ally in wars.

13 What reason did Parliament give for increasing taxes on the American colonies after 1763? E1 A

A To help pay the cost of the French and Indian War

B To stop the decline of the fur trading industry

C To try to increase colonial demand for British tea

D To stop the colonial protests of British policies

14 What was one purpose of British laws passed before the American Revolution? E1 B

A To decrease the control Parliament had over colonial America

B To eliminate England’s war debt and increase wealth through trade

C To increase the trade of manufactured goods to Spain and France

D To establish the amount of aid that American colonists sent to England

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15 The American colonists claimed that Parliament did not have the right to tax them. Why? C3 B

A They felt that money collected helped only the poor.

B They had no representation in Parliament.

C They could not move west of the Ohio River.

D They had no way of gaining power from governors.

Study the cartoon and then answer the question below.

16 In the cartoon above, why are some colonists shown trapped in a cage? H2 C

A They were granted freedoms by the British.

B Their friends were making fun of them for being trapped.

C Their freedoms were limited by the British.

D They were going to be saved from harm by their friends.

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Study the map below and then answer the 8 questions that follow.

17 What conclusion can you draw from the information on this map? E1 A A Slaves were taken to the West Indies from Africa.

B England profited from exporting rum and tobacco.

C Slaves were taken to Africa from the West Indies.

D Europe bought manufactured goods from Africa.

18 Based on the map above, what area received the most trade goods from the colonies? E1 B

A West Indies

B England

C South America

D Africa

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19 What would be a good title for the map above? E1 B

A Colonial Trade System

B Triangular Trade System

C British Tea Trade System

D New American Trade System

20 Why did the colonies sending raw goods to England? E3 B (yes-E3)

A So England would have goods to trade with Africa

B So manufactured goods could come back to the colonies

C So England would have more slaves to do their work

D So the colonies would not have to smuggle goods

21 What colonial product was sent to African in exchange for slaves? E3 C

A sugar

B gold

C rum

D molasses

22 What continents were involved in the system shown on the map? E3 B

A North America and South America

B Africa, Europe and North America

C Europe and South America

D Africa, the West Indies and the British Colonies

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23 Which best describes the goods shipped from Charleston to Britain? E1 A

A Cash Crops

B Financial Services

C Human Labor

D Manufactured Goods

24 Scarcity is defined as having limited resources. Based upon the map above, which of these resources was scarce in Great Britain? E1 A

A lumber

B molasses

C slaves

D livestock

25 What was the purpose of the Sugar Act of 1765? E1 B

A It made it illegal to process molasses from sugar. B It replaced an earlier and higher tax on sugar.

C It made smuggling sugar by the English illegal.

D It stopped the French from trading with colonists.

Q 26-31 related to Townshend Acts26 Why did the British tax sugar, molasses, glass, paper, silk, lead, and tea? E1 C

A American colonists already taxed raw materials.

B Taxes on these goods only affected the wealthy.

C American colonists commonly used these products.

D Taxes on raw materials were already too high.

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27 Which of these laws (Acts) had the greatest impact on trade between Britainand the colonies? E3 D

A Declaratory Act

B Quartering Act

C Protest Act

D Townshend Act

28 Which law, passed by Parliament, led to a colonial boycott of British goods? H1 C

A The Quartering Act

B The Navigation Acts

C The Townshend Acts

D The Intolerable Acts

29 What impact did the Townshend Acts have on the push for independence? E3D

A Colonists were forced to house British soldiers

B Increased demand for British tea trade with colonists

C Colonists were unable to settle west of the Appalachian Mountains

D America became more economically independent

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30 What organization did colonists form to protest British policy and the Townshend Acts? C4 B

A Committees of Concern

B Sons of Liberty

C East India Company

D Loyalist Leader Association

31 How did the colonists react to the Townshend Acts? C3 C

A They wrote letters to the king.

B They refused to pay all taxes.

C They formed protest groups.

D They attacked British troops.

32 Which of these acts of colonial protest before the Revolutionary War led to violence? C4 C

A Boston Tea Party

B Stamp Act Congress

C Writs of Assistance

D Continental Congress

33 Why did the Sons of Liberty urge a boycott of British goods? E3A

A To hurt the British economy

B To increase fur trade with Native Americans

C To build an alliance with France

D To rebuild the tense relationship with Britain

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34 How did colonial merchants respond to the Acts of Parliament passed in theyears before the American Revolution? C3 B

A They obeyed laws because the British expected it.

B They boycotted and smuggled British goods.

C They sold their businesses and moved back to England.

D They moved from the east coast to the frontier.

35 What was the main way the colonists tried to avoid taxes that Britain placed on trade goods? E3 D

A Bribed tax collectors

B Sold goods to other nations

C Passed anti-tax laws

D Smuggled trade products

36 Why did colonists protest against many of the acts of Parliament? C3 C A The laws resulted in a better standard of living for colonists.

B The laws provided a safe place for escaped slaves.

C The laws violated colonists’ rights as English citizens.

D The laws listed the rights and responsibilities of colonists.

37 What did the writs of assistance allow British officials to do? C3 A

A To inspect a ship or home without giving a reason

B To impose taxes on imported goods without cause

C To force colonists to help supply British soldiers

D To forbid the colonists to assemble in large groups

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38 What was the main goal of the Tea Act? E1 A

A To raise money for the British East India Company

B To prevent the colonists from earning money from tea

C To stop Americans from exporting tea from the colonies

D To increase the smuggling of tea to the American colonies

Study the cartoon and then answer the question below.

39 According to the cartoon, how did the Tea Act affect the price of colonial tea?E3 B

A It was cheaper than British tea

B It was more expensive than British tea

C It was the same price as British tea

D It was no longer possible to sell British tea

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40 Why was King George III unwilling to give up taxing tea? C3 A

A To retain the crown’s right to tax

B To change the value of British goods

C To make life easier for the British

D To cause a war with the colonists

Study the cartoon below and then answer the question that follows.

`41 The caption for this cartoon reads, “The Bostonians paying the excise-man [tax-

man] or tarring & feathering”. What is the subject of this cartoon, drawn in 1774? C4 B

A A boycott of British goods

B A protest of the tax on tea

C A petition against the British

D A view of greedy merchants

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Use the cartoon to answer the following 2 questions.

42 What do the roots of the plants in this cartoon represent? C3 B

A Colonial opponents of the American Revolution

B People living in Great Britain

C Events leading to the American Revolution

D Laws passed by colonial assemblies

43 Which of these could also be drawn as a “root” to a plant in the cartoon? C3 CA United States Constitution

B Townshend Acts

C Battle of Bunker Hill

D Treaty or Paris

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44 How did the Intolerable Acts of 1774 punish the people of Boston? E3 D

A Enforced the tea tax on residents

B Expanded freedom of speech

C Lifted the city curfew on colonists

D Closed ports and harbors to all activity44 and 45cannot be used together

45 How did the Intolerable Acts punish Massachusetts? C3 D

A Forced people to house American troops in their homes

B Forbid trade with other colonies

C Replaced elected officials with appointed officials

D Closed the port of Boston

Read the quote and then answer the question that follows.

The Americans have not acted in all things with prudence [good sense]… They have been wronged. They have been driven to madness by injustice. Will you punish them for the madness you have occasioned [caused]? – William Pitt

46 According to William Pitt, why did the colonists behave the way they did? E3AA Longing to return to their homes

B Desire for higher profits for goods

C Better methods of growing crops

D Unfair treatment by Great Britain

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Read the source below then answer the question that follows.

“We cannot be happy without being free…we cannot be free without being secure in our property…we cannot be secure in our property, if [taxed] without our consent.” --John Dickinson, Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania

47 According to the above source, what were the colonists angry about? H2A

A Being taxed without their permission

B Not being able to purchase land

C Being put into jail without a good reason

D Not having independence

48 How did Thomas Paine’s Common Sense change the colonists’ relationship with Great Britain? H1 D

A It encouraged them to settle their differences

B It reminded them of their loyalty to the king

C It sparked a peaceful negotiation of differences

D It convinced them to support independence

49 How did the colonists’ views of government change after the publication of Thomas Paine’s pamphlet, Common Sense? C4 A

A They started to believe that ordinary people could rule for themselves.

B They continued to believe that the power of kings and queens was divine.

C They started to believe that people did not ever have to pay taxes to anyone.

D That began to think that each colony should become a new nation on its own.

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50 Which of the following was a purpose of the Declaration of Independence? C4 D

A To identify land belonging to the British Parliament

B To explain that the colonies would keep all taxes

C To state the process for choosing the first president

D To list the colonists’ complaints against the king

Read the source below and then answer the 3 questions that follow.

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights; that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness; that, to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed….”

-Declaration of Independence, 1776

51 According to the Declaration of Independence, what is the purpose of government? H2 A

A to protect the rights of all citizens

B to set taxes for all citizens to pay

C to pass laws for all citizens to obey

D to provide for the needs of all citizens

52 According to the Declaration of Independence, where does the government get its right to govern? H2 D

A Government

B Military

C Colonies

D People

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53 According to the Declaration of Independence, what are three of our natural rights? H2 A

A to live, to be free and to pursue happiness

B to hold elections, to change the government and to express opinions

C to work, have free speech and the right to fair trials

D to have due process, to be able assemble peacefully and to bear arms

Study the cartoon below and then answer the question that follows.

Benjamin Franklin’s cartoon in the Pennsylvania Gazette, 1754

54 This cartoon illustrates the colonies as the parts of a snake. What message is the cartoonist trying to communicate? H2 A

A the colonies need to unite and work together

B the colonies need to work independently

C the colonies were united by Great Britain

D the colonies were fearful of Great Britain

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Read the source below then answer the question that follows.

“Our presses have groaned, our pulpits have thundered, our legislatures have resolved, our towns have voted, the crown officials everywhere trembled.” John Adams

55 Which of the following statements supports John Adams’ comments? H2C

A Colonists were afraid of arrest if they protested openly.

B Colonists voiced their protests only in secret meetings.

C Colonists protested under many different circumstances.

D Colonists were too busy with their lives to protest.

Read the source below then answer the question that follows.

“We must tell you that the Pennsylvanians are passionately fond of freedom and are determined to enjoy it. That they believe no power on earth has a right to tax them without their consent. That, in their opinion, the tea in your custody is designed to enforce such a tax, which they will oppose.”

56 In these lines from a letter to the captain of a British ship, what emotion did the colonists express? H2B

A respect for all of Parliament’s laws

B anger at the boycott of American goods

C support for the Boston Tea Party

D concern for British colonial governors

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57 Which term best describes the relationship between the American colonies and Great Britain in the years just before the American Revolution? C3

A relaxing

B welcoming

C exciting

D quarreling

Do not use 57 and 58 on the same assessment

58 Which of these best describes the relationship between England and the colonists before the American Revolution? C4 A

A Parent/ Rebellious Child

B Sister/Kind Brother

C Dishonest Boss/Worker

D Honor Student/Bully

59 After the start of the American Revolution, British manufactured goods became scarce. What is the best definition of scarce? DO NOT USE WITH QUES 24 E1 B

A Too much

B Not enough

C A favorite

D No value

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60 Which of the following is a secondary source that describes events of the American Revolution? H2 A

A The textbook, The American Republic

B The laws, The Intolerable Acts

C The document, The Declaration of Independence

D The pamphlet, Common Sense

Use the information in the chart below to answer the question that follows.

Causes and Effects of the American Revolution

Cause EffectBritish soldiers were professionally trained, well supplied and confident.

British gained advantages in early battles

Continental soldiers were poorly prepared, low on supplies and had low morale.

61 Which effect best completes the chart? H1A

A Americans suffered losses in early battles

B British won many battles

C Americans had advantages over the British

D British kept a strong army

62 Which of these became a responsibility of many women during in the Revolutionary War? C4 C

A They became ambassadors to some foreign nations.

B They fought alongside men in all major battles.

C They ran farms and businesses while men fought..D They spied on the enemy and reported to generals.

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63 Which of the following best describes both a Patriot and a Loyalist? C4

A Both supported the British, fighting for control of the colonies

B Both fed, clothed and housed troops from the colonial army

C Both fought for their lives, their property and their beliefs

D Both terrorized the French, Spanish, and Native Americans

64 Why did the colonies rely on the help of allies during the war? C3 C

A To have people to work on farms

B To keep their soldiers well paid

C To improve their chances of winning

D To have enough money to buy things

65 What was the role of France during the American Revolution? C3 C

A France became an ally of Great Britain.

B France never became part of the war.

C France became an ally of the United States.

D France traded with both England and the US.

66 Why did the United States begin trading with France during the Revolutionary War? C3C Similar to 67

A Great Britain blockaded the coast to stop smuggling of rum.

B Spain and the Netherlands refused to trade with the new nation.

C France agreed to provide military aid needed to win the war.

D Great Britain lowered prices on all goods shipped to the new nation.

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67 Why was the Battle of Saratoga considered the “turning point” of the Revolutionary War? H1 B

A It convinced Great Britain that they would win the war.

B It persuaded France to become allies with colonial forces.

C It increased the smuggling of goods from European nations.

D It kept Spain from declaring war on France and England.

68 What did the British promise African Americans who fought for them? H1 A

A Freedom from slavery

B Right to own land

C Passage to Africa

D Better working hours

69 What was the outcome of the Battle of Yorktown? H1 B

A British victory

B British defeat

C French victory

D American defeat

70 What happened as a result of the American Revolution? C3 B

A The British kept control of all of the Northwest Territory. B The new United States became free and independent.

C The Spanish declared war on France and Great Britain.

D The British continued to tax goods shipped to the colonies.

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71 What was the greatest economic hardship for America after separating from Britain? E1 C

A The unfair conditions in the treaty

B The land west of the Appalachian Mountains

C The need to pay off the war debts

D The war with Spain on the western frontier

72 Why did the price of goods increase after the American Revolution? E1D

A Factories closed

B New wars to fight

C Trade improved

D Low value of money

73 Were citizens rights well protected when Americans won the Revolutionary War? C4 B

A Yes; Britain finally stopped telling Americans what to do.

B No; the Articles of Confederation were not very effective

C Yes; the judicial branch made sure all laws were constitutional.

D No; the British still had control over the American government.

74 What were the Articles of Confederation? C1 A

A The first constitution of the United States

B The first accounts of Washington’s life

C The first newspaper in the United States

D The first dictionary entries of Noah Webster

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75 Who was represented at the Constitutional Convention of 1787? C4 B

A All American citizens

B Male property owners

C Freed African Americans

D Female property owners

76 Why did Americans write a constitution in 1787? C1 B

A The citizens of Rhode Island disliked the first one.

B The Articles of Confederation were too weak to work.

C The colonists wanted to have 13 separate countries.

D The British government became more powerful.

77 Why did the Founding Fathers include natural rights in the United States Constitution? C1 A

A They believed in life, liberty, and property.

B They wanted to add the concept of “the truth of nature.”

C They wanted to take natural history into account.

D They wanted to add the idea of all states being equal.

78 Why did the delegates at the Constitutional Convention develop the 3/5 ths Compromise? C1 C

A To list all laws and ordinances for war

B To define equality

C To count for taxation and representation

D To increase slavery DO NOT USE 78 & 79 ON THE SAME TEST

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79 How did the authors of the Constitution solve the issue of counting slaves for national elections? C1

A compromise

B amendment

C federalism

D committee

80 Which of the following was a major source of conflict the Constitutional Convention? C1 D

A Religious freedom

B Race relations

C Rebellion of states

D Representation in Congress

81 Those who wrote the Constitution had to agree on some major issues, including the way states were represented in Congress. Which of the following decided that issue?

C1AA The Great Compromise

B The New Jersey Plan

C The Three-Fifths Compromise

D The Virginia Plan

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82 What excerpt from the quote shows Benjamin Franklin’s belief that the Constitution is not perfect? H2 D

A “…the older I grow, the more I doubt my own judgment…”

B “…to pay more respect to the judgment of others…”

C “… I do not approve, but I doubt my own judgment” D “…I agree to this Constitution with all its faults…”

82 & 83 are similar

Study the information in the box and answer the question that follows.

“Mr. President, I confess that there are several parts of this Constitution which I do not at present approve, but… the older I grow, the more apt I am to doubt my own judgment, and to pay more respect to the judgment of others… In these sentiments, Sir, I agree to this Constitution with all its faults…” --Benjamin Franklin, at the Constitutional Convention

83 What makes the statement a primary source? H2 D

A It discusses the Constitution from a current viewpoint.

B It uses “old English” language in the document.

C It expresses an opinion made by a famous person.

D It was stated by a person who attended the meetings.

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84 Why did the authors of the Constitution include an amendment process? C1A

A To allow it to be a “living document”

B To describe the powers of the President

C To separate the branches of government

D To establish the armed forces

85 What process was used to get agreement so that the Constitution could become the law of the nation? C1 A

A Ratification by the states

B Signature by the authors

C Approval by the courts

D Publication by the press

86 Why did some people believe that a Bill of Rights should be added to the Constitution? C1 C

A To separate the powers of states

B To explain popular sovereignty

C To guarantee the rights of individuals

D To describe checks and balances

87 If the Constitution were an essay for history class, which of these would be the Preamble? C1 D

A The body

B The conclusion

C The details

D The introduction

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Read the Preamble to the Constitution below, then answer the 3 questions that follows.

We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

88 What is the purpose of the Preamble? H2CA Listing the various powers of government

B Explaining the limits on government power

C Outlining the goals of the new government

D Providing details on colonial independence

89 What do the words “establish Justice” in the Preamble mean? H2 B

A Create a military force

B Start a court system

C Authorize a prison system

D Elect a new congress

90 What does “We the People” refer to in the document? H2C

A Power of the United States Congress

B Authority of a Constitutional Convention

C Power of ordinary American citizens

D Influence of the American newspapers

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Read the source below then answer the question that follows.

Government is instituted for the protection, safety and happiness of the people….That the origin of all power is in the people, and that they have an [incontestable] right to check the creatures of their own creation, vested with certain powers to guard the life, liberty and property of the community.

--Mercy Otis Warren, quoted in Mercy Otis Warren

91 According to the author quoted in the primary source above, what is the purpose of government? H2 C

A To make sure the community is doing its job

B To guarantee everyone property

C To protect the rights and power of the people

D To make sure everyone is free

Do not use both 91 and 92 on test.

92 What is the purpose of government? C1 A A To protect people

B To collect taxes

C To declare war

D To build roads

93 Which of the following best describes the rights of every United States citizen under the Constitution? C4 B

A Freedom from taxation

B Fair treatment under the law

C Owning your own business

D Good paying jobs in factories

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94 Which of the following is a major responsibility of every citizen? C4 D A Donate to politicians

B Save for a new home

C Do volunteer work

D Vote in all elections

95 Which of the following could best be illustrated using this Venn diagram?C1 D

A plans, compromises and people of the Constitutional convention

B functions of the legislative, executive and judicial branches

C principles, articles and amendments of the Constitution

D powers of states, of the national government, and those shared

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96 Study the drawing below. Which of the basic principles of government does it illustrate? C2B

A popular sovereignty

B checks and balances

C limited government

D rights of individuals

97 What is meaning of the term federalism? C2 D

A An indecisive group of independent states or nations

B A document that explains federal laws and principles

C A process by which citizens can petition states for change

D A division of power between federal and state governments

Do not use both 97 and 98 on test.

98 Which of the following statements best describes federalism? C2C

A Few liberties and rights of all citizens are guaranteed.

B The Executive branch holds control over the other branches.

C Power is divided between national and state governments.

D The only source of the government’s power is the people.

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Use the chart below to answer the 3 questions that follow.

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99 The chart shows checks and balances in the government. In addition, what other idea is represented? C2 D

A Federalism

B Popular Sovereignty

C Republicanism

D Separation of Powers

100 Referring to the chart, how does the judicial branch check the power of the legislative branch? C2 C

A veto laws passed by Congress

B approves international treaties

C declare laws unconstitutional

D over-turns Congressional pardons

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101 What “check” does the executive branch have on the power of the legislative branch? C2 B

A Fire appointees

B Veto bills

C Set meetings

D Choose delegates

102 Which of the following is a power of Congress listed in the Constitution? C2 AA create taxes

B veto laws

C appoint judges

D sign treaties

103 Which of the following is a power of the Executive Branch? C2 B

A Declare war on other nations

B Serve as commander in chief

C Interpret the Constitution

D Declare laws unconstitutional

104 Which of the following is a purpose of the legislative branch of government?C2 A

A Make laws for people to follow

B Call a special session of government

C Grant pardons to convicted felons

D Appoint federal judges to office

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105 How is a state’ representation in the House of Representatives determined? C2 C

A by its legislature

B by its location

C by its population

D by its total area

106 Why are there three branches of government? C2 D A To provide enough people to get the work done

B To model the structure after Britain’s government

C To guarantee that American citizens follow the law

D To assure that no single branch has too much power

107 When a president vetoes a bill, which Constitutional principle is being followed? C2 C

A economic system

B popular sovereignty

C checks and balances

D limited government

108 What is the president’s responsibility for federal laws? C2 B

A To decide constitutionality of laws

B To execute or enforce the laws

C To determine the fairness of laws

D To create or make the laws

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109 Who establishes federal courts? C2 D

A The Supreme Court

B The President

C The Attorney General

D The Congress

110 Which of the following is a responsibility of the Supreme Court ? C 2 A

A review appealed decisions of lower courts.

B establish more state courts.

C determine punishment for convicted traitors.

D impeach the President if asked.

111 The President has the power to make treaties with foreign nations. Which of the following must approve those treaties? C2 B

A States

B Senate

C Courts

D House

112 According to the Constitution, how is the President elected? C2 A

A by receiving the majority of electoral votes

B by receiving the majority of votes cast on election day

C by getting the most votes in any 27 states

D by gaining approval from a majority of state legislatures

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Study the chart of government posers and then answer the following 2 questions.

Federal Powers State Powers Shared Powers Pass all laws

necessary and proper to carry out its powers

Regulate trade with other countries and among the states

Conduct foreign affairs

Raise and support an army

Coin and print money

Provide for the public safety, health, and welfare within the state

Regulate trade and business within the state

Establish local governments

Establish a public school system

Conduct elections, determine qualifications of voters

Enforce the laws Establish courts Collect taxes Borrow money Provide for the

general welfare

113 Based on the chart, which of the following is a power that belongs to state governments only? C2 A

A Establish public schools

B Collect income taxes

C Conduct foreign affairs

D Enforce federal laws

114 Based on the chart, what is the title given to the powers assigned to both the federal and state governments? C2 C

A Federal powers

B State powers

C Shared powers

D Parallel powers

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115 Which statement is true about amendments to the Constitution? C4 A

A They are as powerful as the original articles.

B They must be approved by the Supreme Court.

C There can be no more than 27 amendments.

D They are very easy to add to the Constitution.

116 Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution? C4 B

A To appoint the new nation’s president

B To protect individual rights

C To give more power to the government

D To create two political parties

117 Look at the pictures below, which could serve as reminders of one of the rights listed in the first amendment. What is that right? C4 B

A assembly

B religion

C press

D speech

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118 Which right is protected by the Bill of Rights? C4 A

A to a career

B to speak freely

C to vote often

D to an education

119 A group of citizens meet to discuss who should be president of the new United States. What right was this group exercising? C4 C

A to practice a religion

B to control property

C to assemble peaceably

D to petition the courts

120 The second amendment states that “…the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.” What does the word “infringed” mean in this statement? C4 C

A protected

B violated

C provided

D approved

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121 Look at the illustration below, which could serve as a reminder of the eighth amendment. What is banned by that amendment? C4C

A quarter soldiers in people’s homes

B several trials for the same crime

C punishments that are cruel and unusual

D unreasonable searches and seizures

122 When are the police able to search and seize a person's property? C4 B

A If the neighbors sign a petition

B If a judge issues a warrant

C If the chief of police approves

D If a friend gives permission

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