1. The Americans formed a republic, a government in which citizens
rule through (1 point)
elected representatives.
monarchies.
kingships.
appointed representatives.
2. The branch of the government that deals with the court system is called the (1 point)
legislative branch.
judicial branch.
executive branch.
constitutional branch.
3. Convention delegates broke the deadlock between large and small
states when they approved (1 point)
the Two-Thirds Compromise.
Washington’s Compromise.
the Three-Fifths Compromise.
the Great Compromise.
4. What was the single territory that was created out of the lands
north of the Ohio River and east of the Mississippi River? (1 point)
Mississippi Territory
Western Territory
Northwest Territory
Ohio River Valley Territory
5. Those who opposed the Constitution feared the national government would (1 point)
take rights away from people.
limit the number of new states.
limit trade.
require religion to be practiced.
6. Shay’s Rebellion forced courts to close so judges could not confiscate (1 point)
tax money.
farmers’ land.
smuggled goods.
criminals’ homes.
7. The belief that all people have a right to life, liberty, and property was promoted by philosopher
(1 point)
Baron de Montesquieu.
John Adams.
John Locke.
Benjamin Franklin.
8. Convention delegates agreed that the Constitution must be approved by how many states? (1 point)
3 states
all states
12 states
9 states
9. One major weakness of the Confederation was that it could not deal with (1 point)
drawing maps.
new states.
Native Americans.
the nation’s finances.
10. The branch of the government that is headed by the president is
called the (1 point)
legislative branch.
judicial branch.
executive branch.
constitutional branch.
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