US History 1 Unit 3 Challenge 1-3
Which of the following best describes a republic?
a.)
A type of government in which the people vote directly on policy, and the majority rules
b.)
A type of government in which a strong central leader crafts policy for the citizenry
c.)
A type of government in which people vote for representatives to make policy for them
d.)
A type of government in which leadership is passed down through inheritance
The Great Compromise, also known as the Connecticut Compromise, settled which of the following
disputes?
a.)
Whether slaves should be counted toward the represented population of their state
b.)
Whether the president should be elected by popular vote or chosen by the legislature
c.)
Whether more populous states should have greater representation in the legislature
d.)
Whether farmers who participated in Shay's Rebellion should be relieved of their debts
Which of the following statements might have been said by a Federalist?
a.)
"The United States under the proposed Constitution will become too similar to England."
b.)
"A strong, central government will most effectively protect the rights of all its citizens."
c.)
, “This proposed federal government is little different from being ruled by the British.”
d.)
"The wealthy and elite will use power to further their own interests at our expense."
Which statement most accurately reflects the views of Thomas Jefferson?
a.)
"No state should have to repay the debts that they accrued during the war."
b.)
“We must correct income inequality to stabilize and strengthen the nation’s economy.”
c.)
“To pay our national debt, I propose that we sell government bonds to the public.”
d.)
“Our economic success, and the endurance of our republic, depends on landowning citizens.”
The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution as the result of disputes between which two
people/groups?
a.)
Federalists and Anti-Federalists
b.)
The Senate and the House of Representatives
c.)
Hamilton and Jefferson
d.)
The legislative branch and the executive branch
On what grounds did Thomas Jefferson and James Adams oppose the Alien and Sedition Acts signed
into law by John Adams?
a.)
They believed the acts were designed to favor the working class at the expense of the rich.
b.)
Which of the following best describes a republic?
a.)
A type of government in which the people vote directly on policy, and the majority rules
b.)
A type of government in which a strong central leader crafts policy for the citizenry
c.)
A type of government in which people vote for representatives to make policy for them
d.)
A type of government in which leadership is passed down through inheritance
The Great Compromise, also known as the Connecticut Compromise, settled which of the following
disputes?
a.)
Whether slaves should be counted toward the represented population of their state
b.)
Whether the president should be elected by popular vote or chosen by the legislature
c.)
Whether more populous states should have greater representation in the legislature
d.)
Whether farmers who participated in Shay's Rebellion should be relieved of their debts
Which of the following statements might have been said by a Federalist?
a.)
"The United States under the proposed Constitution will become too similar to England."
b.)
"A strong, central government will most effectively protect the rights of all its citizens."
c.)
, “This proposed federal government is little different from being ruled by the British.”
d.)
"The wealthy and elite will use power to further their own interests at our expense."
Which statement most accurately reflects the views of Thomas Jefferson?
a.)
"No state should have to repay the debts that they accrued during the war."
b.)
“We must correct income inequality to stabilize and strengthen the nation’s economy.”
c.)
“To pay our national debt, I propose that we sell government bonds to the public.”
d.)
“Our economic success, and the endurance of our republic, depends on landowning citizens.”
The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution as the result of disputes between which two
people/groups?
a.)
Federalists and Anti-Federalists
b.)
The Senate and the House of Representatives
c.)
Hamilton and Jefferson
d.)
The legislative branch and the executive branch
On what grounds did Thomas Jefferson and James Adams oppose the Alien and Sedition Acts signed
into law by John Adams?
a.)
They believed the acts were designed to favor the working class at the expense of the rich.
b.)
