General Information
Lead up to Rebellion
Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation
The Constitution
100

Which of the four founding documents first mentioned the United States of America?

The Declaration of Independence

100

On what day was the Declaration of Indepence officially approved by the Continental Congress?

July 4, 1776

100

True or False

The Articles of Confederation is identified as the United States' first constitution.

True.

100

What are the two houses of Congress?

The House of Representatives and the Senate.

200

The Latin phrase "E Pluribus Unum" was adopted as our nation's motto in 1782.

What does it mean?

"Out of many, one."  or "One out of many."

200

Give three of the complaints against King George.

Refer to the list of grievances in the Declaration of Independence.

200

In what year did Congress adopt the Articles of Confederation?

1776 - 1777 - 1781


Novl. 15, 1777

But it was not ratified until March 1, 1781

200

What is the term of a congressman (a member of the House of Representatives?

2 years

300

What are the FOUR founding documents?

The Continental Association 

The Declaration of Indpependence

The Articles of Confederation

The U. S. Constitution

300

Which Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence?

The Second Continental Congress.

300

Is a presidential veto final?  Explain.

No Congress can override a veto by a vote of 2/3 in both of the houses.

400

What was the Continental Association?

An agreement adopted by the 1st Continental Congress in 1774 to establish a trade boycott against imports from British imports.

It was one of the first cooperative actions taken jointly by the colonies.

400

What article of the Constitution explains the amendment process?

The 5th article.

500

Who was the only person to sign all four of the founding documents.

Roger Sherman of Connecticut.

500

Who were the members of the Committee of Five assigned to draft the Declaration of Independence?

Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Roger Sherman, & Robert Livingston

500

Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 gives power to Congress to all laws that are necessary and proper to carry out the powers given it by the constitution.  This clause is called "The Necessary & Proper Clause".  It is sometimes referred to as "The Elastic Clause".  Why is that term used

It is called the elastic clause because it has been stretched to give powers to Congress and the Federal Government not listed in the Constitution.

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