Chapter 7 and Constitution Test Study Guide
The Declaration of Independence is one document that helped the writers of the
Constitution, what are two other documents that were used?
Explain the Electoral College.
What is the purpose of the Articles in the Constitution?
Where can a bill or new law start?
List the seven principles of the Constitution.
Which branch of government is responsible for amending the Constitution.
What is the most important power of the Supreme Court?
What are the 3 branches of government and list two ways they check each
other?
What is one thing that the Articles of Confederation did right? (Hint: Michigan)
Explain why the Articles of Confederation could not help problems like Shay’s
Rebellion.
Why did the smaller states oppose the Virginia Plan?
What did the delegates decide to so with the slave trade at the Convention?
Explain the difference between a right and a responsibility of a citizen.
List and give an example of 3 rights protected by the 1st Amendment.
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Why did some people oppose the ratification of the Constitution?
What was an obstacle to approving the Articles of Confederation?
How did the Bill of Rights become part of the Constitution?
Where does the Constitution get its authority? (Hint: “We the People)
Explain how did the Great Compromise solve the question over representation in
Congress?
What fraction of enslaved people would be counted in the question of
representation in Congress?
Who are the only elected officials voted on by ALL Americans?
Describe Popular Sovereignty.
Essay – Explain how the ratification of the Constitution was threatened by
disagreements between the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists. Define the
position of each side, and explain how the difference was resolved?