Mr. Goto

Senior Government

Topic:ORIGINS OF THE AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

Unit Lesson #12 – Unit 2 Test (Tues. 2/10/04)

State Standard:

2SS-P2.Analyze the historical sources and ideals of the structure of the United States government.

2SS-P3Analyze why and how the United States Constitution was created by the framers.

Objectives and Expectations for Learning:

Students will assess their knowledge of the influences that helped make our Government, the road leading to the Declaration of Independence, and the creation of the U.S. Constitution by the Framers.

Anticipatory Set:

Give students a couple minutes to look over their notes and study guides.

Collect the Study Guides and notes from the students.

Direct Instruction:

Distribute the test and answer keys to the class.

-Do not write on the Exams.

-All answers are to be written on the Answer Keys.

-When finished pick up the Study Guide for Unit 3.

Guided Practice:

Any questions regarding the test will be directed to the teacher only. There is to be no talking during the test.

Closure:

Winning team receives extra credit points on the test tomorrow.

Class reminders: Currents Events #4 due Thursday Feb. 12

Ch. 2 Study Guide Due Today

Chapter 2 Test Today

Summative Assessment:

Final unit assessment comes today.

CHAPTER 2 TEST

ORIGINS OF AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

Points: 90

DIRECTIONS: DO NOT WRITE ON THIS TEST.

MATCHING: Using the definitions on the left, choose the best possible answer from the right column and record it on your answer key. (3 points each)

___ 1. Those opposed to the ratification of the Constitution

___ 2. The Articles of Confederation lacked the power to enforce laws by not creating this branch of government

___ 3. Can be used to describe a government with structure and due process

___ 4. Word used to describe "two houses"

___ 5. Word describing the political idea a monarch's power should not be absolute

MULTIPLE CHOICE: For each question choose the best possible answer and record it onto your Answer Key. (3 points each)

___ 1. What was the only branch of Government provided by the Articles of Confederation?

A. Executive C. Representative

B. Legislative D. Judicial

___ 2. Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of colonies?

A. Proprietary C. Charter

B. TownshipD. Royal

___ 3. While the Articles of Confederation served as America's first written law, what group served as America's first governing body?

A. First Continental Congress

B. House of Burgesses

C. Second Continental Congress

D. Constitutional Convention

___ 4. Which of the following documents gave the framers of the Constitution the idea of providing citizens freedom from excessive bail as well as freedom from cruel and unusual punishment?

A. Magna CartaC. English Bill of Rights

B. Petition of RightD. Articles of Confederation

___ 5. What compromise required the combination of the New Jersey and Virginia Plan?

A. Connecticut Compromise

B. 3/5's Compromise

C. Commerce Compromise

D. California Compromise

___ 6. Why did the Northern States want the 3/5's Compromise?

A. Southern votes would outnumber the North

B. Southern states would enlist slaves in to their state militia

C. Northern states wanted to keep slavery in the Korea

D. Northern states felt slaves should only vote in general elections

___ 7. Which of the following was a result of the Great Compromise?

A. The legislature would be bicameral

B. The legislature would be unicameral

C. The banning of slave trade

D. Congress could not ban slave trade

___ 8. Why did the Virginia Plan favor larger states?

A. Created a Bicameral legislature

B. Greater representation in Congress

C. Allowed states more tax money

D. Allowed only one vote per state

___ 9. Which of the following men did not in someway represent Virginia?

A. Richard Henry Lee

B. Thomas Jefferson

C. Benjamin Franklin

D. George Washington

___ 10. Why does Thomas Jefferson say that independence is necessary?

A. King George was denying the people to their basic rights

B. America's population was too large to stay under England's rule

C. King George did not know how to properly run a country

D. America does not have the money to pay for the high taxes

___ 11. Which of the following was NOT one of the three desired characteristics of a government the colonists wanted?

A. Ordered

B. Democratic

C. Limited

D. Representative

___ 12. What was the name of the act requiring Colonists to provide housing for British troops?

A. Quartering Act C. Tea Act

B. Townshend ActD. Coersive Act

___ 13. What is the purpose of Article VII in the U.S. Constitution?

A. The division of powers among the House and Senate

B. The ratification of the Constitution

C. The powers given to the Executive branch and the President

D. Limits placed upon the powers of the Legislative branch

___ 14. When the Magna Carta was passed by King John in 1215, who did it protect?

A. All people under his rule

B. Only those people who paid taxes

C. Only Barons of the kingdom

D. Only those who witnesses him sign it

___ 15. What word is used to describe a central government with powers divided between smaller regional governments, or states?

A. Representative C. Metropolitan

B. Federalism D. Ordered

___ 16. Which of the following needed to be removed from the Declaration of Independence before it was approved?

A. Calling the King a tyrant

B. Articles of Confederation

C. Unalienable rights

D. Slavery clause

___ 17. The Articles of Confederation lacked this branch of government that would normally be associated with Establishing Justice?

A. Executive C. Judicial

B. Ordered D. Legislative

___ 18. What was the defining characteristic of a Royal Colony?

A. A charter was granted to a proprietor

B. The colony was founded before 1776

C. The governor was chosen by King George

D. The colony is the closest to Great Britain

___ 19. The Petition of Right said that any King or Ruler must follow what?

A. U.S. Constitution

B. The Law of the Land

C. Bill of Rights

D. Magna Carta

___ 20. Which of the following was a purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

A. To show off Thomas Jefferson's writing skills

B. Declare independence from King George and the French

C. Gain assistance from foreign countries

D. To present Parliament with lower tax and interest rates

SHORT ANSWER: Answer the following questions on your Answer Key. (3 points each)

1. Give the definition for the term CONSTITUTION.

2. FULL FAITH AND CREDIT deals with the validity of judicial and contractual orders in the state they are issued as well as other states. Give an example of a document that demonstrates FULL FAITH AND CREDIT.

3. What is one reason the Anti-Federalists disliked the Constitution?

4. List one weakness of the Articles of Confederation and compare it to one of the purposes of Government (Preamble). (3 points for listing the weakness and 3 points for connecting it with part of the Preamble)

EXTRA CREDIT: For extra credit, answer the following question on your Answer Key. (3 points)

EX 1) In "1776", what was the reason John Hancock gave for signing his name so largely on the Declaration of Independence?

EX 2) In "1776", why does Roger Sherman want to remove any references to the Parliament in the Declaration of Independence?
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PERIOD _____

CHAPTER 2 TEST

- ANSWER KEY –

POINTS: 90

MATCHING (3 points each)

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MULTIPLE CHOICE (3 points each)

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SHORT ANSWER (3 points each)

(6 Points)

EXTRA CREDIT (3 points each)

CHAPTER 2 ANSWER KEY

Points: 90
MATCHING

1.B2.C3.F4.G5.E

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1.B

2.B

3.C

4.C

5.A

6.A

7.A

8.B

9.C

10.A

11.B

12.A

13.B

14.C

15.B

16.D

17.C

18.C

19.B

20.C

SHORT ANSWER

1.Constitution: body of fundamental law, setting out basic principles, structures, processes, and functions of a government and placing limits upon its actions (written or unwritten)

2.Ex. Drivers Silence, Marriage License

3.Lack of State's power, No Bill of Rights, Too much executive power, Ect.

4.Many answer, must include part of the Preamble matched up with a weakness of the Articles of Confederation

EXTRA CREDIT

1."So Fat George in England can read it without his glasses."

2.R. Sherman wanted to remove "Parliament" because he wants to signify that the Colonies were never ruled over them to begin with. The Colonies never acknowledged their proceedings due to the lack of representation.