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Chapter 7
The U.S. Constitution Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which statement correctly describes the relationship between the people and the government in the United States? A-The government decides which rights people should have. B-People decide which rights the government should have. | B-People decide which rights the government should have. |
| Under the U.S. Constitution, who has the most power in the United States? | the citizens |
| What is one of the main ways U.S. citizens exercise their power? | by voting |
| Large states wanted representation to be _______ . | based on population |
| Small states wanted representation to be ________ . | equal for all states |
| Northern states wanted the enslaved population __________ toward representation. | not to count |
| Southern states wanted the enslaved population __________ toward representation. | to count |
| The debate between large states and small states was resolved by the __________ . | Great Compromise |
| The debate between northern states and southern states was resolved by the __________ . | Three-Fifths Compromise |
| This person called for the meeting; arrived two weeks early to start planning and preparing. | James Madison |
| This person is the oldest delegate at the convention; encouraged delegates to listen to each other. | Benjamin Franklin |
| This person unanimously elected president of the Constitutional Convention. | George Washington |
| Does this phrase describe the federal government, state government, or both: "manage public health and welfare." | Both the Federal and State Government |
| Does this phrase describe the federal government, state government, or both: "borrow money" | Both the Federal and State Government |
| Does this phrase describe the federal government, state government, or both: "conduct elections" | State Government |
| Does this phrase describe the federal government, state government, or both: "tax citizens" | Both the Federal and State Government |
| Does this phrase describe the federal government, state government, or both: "establish and manage foreign policy" | Federal Government |
| Does this phrase describe the federal government, state government, or both: "declare war" | Federal Government |
| Does this phrase describe the federal government, state government, or both: "develop educational systems (schools)" | State Government |
| Does this phrase describe the federal government, state government, or both: "establish a court system." | Both the Federal and State Government |
| Does this phrase describe the federal government, state government, or both: "coin money" | Federal Government |
| Would the following statement more likely be made by a Constitutional Convention delegate who supported a strong national government or a delegate who supported strong state governments? “We need to build an army to protect our country, but how can we if we cannot collect taxes to fund it?” | Strong NATIONAL Government |
| Would the following statement more likely be made by a Constitutional Convention delegate who supported a strong national government or a delegate who supported strong state governments? “We must protect ourselves against a president becoming a tyrant like King George III!” | Strong STATE Government |
| Would the following statement more likely be made by a Constitutional Convention delegate who supported a strong national government or a delegate who supported strong state governments? "The Articles of Confederation formed a half-starved, limping government.” | Strong NATIONAL Government |
| Would the following statement more likely be made by a Constitutional Convention delegate who supported a strong national government or a delegate who supported strong state governments? “We prefer to make our own decisions because our needs are not the same as yours.” | Strong STATE Government |
| "The U.S. Constitution gives certain powers to the federal government. Any powers not reserved for the federal government are given to the states. Additionally, some powers are shared powers, given to both the federal and state governments." What government structure is this? Monarchy, Democracy, Federal System, or Republic | Federal System |
| In the U.S., citizens vote to elect representatives and leaders of the government. Representatives and leaders of the government act on behalf of the citizens. Which term best describes this form of government? independent, monarchy, federal or republic? | Republic |
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