5 Written Questions

1. proposed by William Peterson of N.Y. called for equality amongst states in representation
2. Written by Jefferson. The document approve by representatives of the American colonies in 1176 declaring their independence
3. a series of armed attacks on courthouses to prevent judges from foreclosing on farms
4. A court order requiring jailers to explain to a judge why they are holding a prisoner in custody
5. The first constitution of the U.S. adopted by congress in 1777 and enacted in 1781 and established a national legislature

5 Matching Questions

1. Judicial Review
2. Constitution
3. Virginia Plan
4. Anti-federalist
5. Separation of powers

1. a It called for giving each state representation in Congress based on the state's share of the American population
2. b Opponents of the American Constitution at the time when the states were contemplating its adoption
3. c was a Madison scheme. Power is shared amongst branches of government, executive, legislative, and judicial but not where they can control each other
4. d a nation's basic law. It creates political institutions, allocates power within government, and often provides guaranteed to citizens.
5. e The power of the courts to determine whethers acts of Congress are in accord with the US Constitution. Established in Marbury v. Madison.

5 Multiple Choice Questions

1. document written in 1787 and approved in 1788 that sets forth the institutional structure of U.S. government and tasks. Replaced the Articles of Confederation
   1. Constitution
   2. U.S. Constitution
   3. Bill of Rights
   4. N.J. Plan
2. supporters of the U.S. constitution at the time the states were contemplating its adoption
   1. Federalist Papers
   2. Federalist
   3. Republic
   4. Anti-federalist
3. the idea of clear restrictions on what rulers can do
   1. Limited government
   2. Anti-federalist
   3. Virginia Plan
   4. Federalist
4. a form of government in which the people select representatives to govern them and make laws
   1. Federalist
   2. Factions
   3. Republic
   4. N.J. Plan
5. A collection of 85 articles written by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay under name "Pubius" to defend the Constitution in detail
   1. Natural rights
   2. Federalist
   3. Federalist Papers
   4. Separation of powers

5 True/False Question

1. Factions → a form of government in which the people select representatives to govern them and make laws
   

   True        False

2. Consent of the governed → people must agree on who their ruler will be
   

   True        False

3. Natural rights → John Locke's philosophy. Rights inherent in human beings, not dependent on governments.
   

   True        False

4. Connecticut Compromise → a nation's basic law. It creates political institutions, allocates power within government, and often provides guaranteed to citizens.
   

   True        False

5. Checks and balances → power is balanced among the different governmental institutions. These institutions continually check on another's activities
   

   True        False