Jonathan Paul Loomis

December 1, 1998

Principles of Effective Instruction

Dr. Steindam

Project # 7, Assessment Plan

Assessment for the United States Constitution Seminar

In class section:

True-False

____1. The Constitution was the first government of the United States after the end of the Revolutionary war. F

____2. James Madison is known as the "Father of the Constitution." T

____3. State sovereignty was a major issue at the time the Constitution was written. T

____4. The Constitution divides federal power between the Congress and the President. F

____5. The "Federalist Papers" is a set of essays written to persuade citizens of New York not to ratify the new Constitution. F

____6. A major argument for ratification of the Constitution was that it would provide for a common defense. T

____7. The "Bill of Rights" is really the first ten amendments to the Constitution. T

____8. The right to bug your teachers is protected by the "First Amendment." F

____9. The Constitution was written in New York City. F

____10. The Constitution took away all power from the states. F

Multiple Choice

  1. The Articles of Confederation were (d)
  1. A set of editorials written to convince voters to ratify the new Constitution.
  2. Taxes that the British imposed on the Colonies.
  3. Another name for the Bill of Rights.
  4. The rules for the first government of the United States.
  1. Some major leaders in the fight for ratification were (c)
  1. Jefferson, Lincoln, and Washington.
  2. Washington, Madison, and Monroe.
  3. Madison, Jay, and Hamilton.
  4. Jay, Madison, and Washington.
  1. The concept of equality of all humans was based on the philosophies of (e)
  1. Jean Jacques Rousseau
  2. John Locke
  3. Thomas Jefferson
  4. Leaders of the Reformation
  5. All of the above
  1. Which one of the following was a major problem in the formulation of the Constitution? (a)
  1. Slavery.
  2. The location of the national capitol.
  3. The fact that those white wigs are really scratchy in the summer.
  4. Westward expansion.
  1. Which of the following did Alexander Hamilton not do? (c)
  1. Was the first Treasurer of the United States.
  2. Wrote many of the "Federalist Papers."
  3. Discovered the Continental Divide.
  4. Was killed in a duel by a former vice-president.
  1. The "Great Compromise" dealt with (b)
  1. The title of the chief executive.
  2. The formation of the legislature.
  3. How many justices would be in the Supreme Court.
  4. Where the national capital would be located.
  1. The President of the Constitutional Congress was (a)
  1. George Washington
  2. Thomas Jefferson
  3. James Madison
  4. Benjamin Ladner
  1. The formulation of the Constitution (c)
  1. Was a simple process.
  2. Was done by just a few states.
  3. Was based on the Articles of Confederation.
  4. Was done at Mount Vernon.

Current Events Questions

(One word or two will be sufficient)

  1. Which president in featured on the new $20 bill? (Andrew Jackson)
  2. Name two nations hit by Hurricane Georges. (Cuba, Puerto Rico, Haiti, Dominican Republic)
  3. What major European nation just elected its new chancellor? (Germany)
  4. Who has been the leader of that nation for the better part of two decades? (Helmut Kohl)
  5. Kosovo is a principality of what nation? (Yugoslavia, or Serbia)

Essay (take home)

Write a two-page, typed, double spaced essay about what changes you would make to the United States Constitution regarding the latest presidential scandals. Your essay should reflect an understanding of the balance of power outlined by the Constitution. You must explain and defend your opinion. Grammar and spelling count only in so much as they distract the reader. However, the English language is a noble institution and you should take pride in using it correctly. Here are some thoughts to consider:

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