Articles of Confederation
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The U.S. Constitution
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What was the purposed of the Articles of Confederation? A. To create a new nation B. To form a central government after the War for Independence C. To declare independence from Britain D. To determine the laws of the new nation
B. To form a central government after the War for Independence
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Why was James Madison, a representative to the constitutional convention, regarded for his honesty? A. He always told the truth even in difficult situations. B. He always stood up for his beliefs. C. He was an honest business man. D. He recorded all sides of each debate even if he did not agree.
D. He recorded all sides of each debate even if he did not agree.
100
What are the three branches of the U.S. government? A. Judicial, President, and Executive B. Judicial, Legislative, and Supreme Court C. Legislative, Supreme Court, and President D. Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
D. Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
100
What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called? A. Natural Rights B. The Preamble C. Declaration of Independence D. Bill of Rights
D. Bill of Rights
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Which three patriotic leaders participated in the Constitutional Convention? A. Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Edison, and Thomas Jefferson B. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Franklin Roosevelt C. George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and James Madison D. James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, and Abraham Lincoln
C. George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and James Madison
200
Why did Congress call a meeting about the Articles of Confederation in 1787? A. To give more power to the states B. To elect the first president C. To decide how many representatives each state would have D. To make the national government stronger
D. To make the national government stronger
200
States like Rhode Island, New Jersey, and Connecticut were opposed to the Virginia Plan because... A. smaller states would have more votes. B. larger states would have more votes. C. all states would have equal votes. D. They were not opposed.
B. larger states would have more votes.
200
The legislature can override a veto by a majority vote of how much? A. 1/2 B. 2/3 C. 3/4 D. 5/8
B. 2/3
200
The Bill of Rights protects the __________ and __________ of all citizens. A. rights and freedoms B. religion and speech C. rights and happiness D. faith and hopes
A. rights and freedoms
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A _________________ is a government in which the people have the power to make political decisions. A. monarchy B. democracy C. free state D. kingdom
B. democracy
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Which of the following is NOT an effect of the Articles of Confederation? A. Did not allow Congress to tax or control trade B. Could not make the states work together C. Did not allow Congress to set up an army D. Did not give Congress the power to declare war, make peace treaties, or print money
D. Did not give Congress the power to declare war, make peace treaties, or print money
300
During the Constitutional Convention, the delegates reached a compromise known as the 3/5 Rule. It stated that... A. 3/5 of the states could vote on an issue. B. 5 slaves would equal 3 free men. C. each slave would count as 3/5 of a vote. D. Both B and C.
D. Both B and C.
300
Why does the U.S. government have three branches of government? A. To have a system of checks and balances B. So that there can be a president and a court system C. To have two houses in Congress D. None of the above
A. To have a system of checks and balances
300
Under the Constitution passed in 1787, the _____________________________ can write laws, declare war, and approve judges. A. President B. Senate and House of Representatives C. Supreme Court D. President and Supreme Court
B. Senate and House of Representatives
300
What law must be followed if state and federal law disagree? A. State law B. King’s law C. County law D. Federal law
D. Federal law
400
Which of the following was an accomplishment of the Articles of Confederation? A. The 3/5 Rule B. The Great Compromise C. The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 D. The Virgina Plan
C. The Northwest Ordinance of 1787
400
During the Constitutional Convention, the Great Compromose was made. It combined the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan. The Great Compromise stated that... A. respresentatives would be chosen only by population. B. each state would have equal respresentatives. C. their would be two houses in Congress - one house would be equal votes for each state and one house would be based on population. D. None of the above.
C. their would be two houses in Congress - one house would be equal votes for each state and one house would be based on population.
400
Why is a system of “checks and balances” important? A. To create balance in the court system B. So that no branch of the government has too much power C. So that there is a balance of power between the states and federal government D. All of the above
B. So that no branch of the government has too much power
400
In the Preamble to the Constitution, the phrase “We the people” means … A. the people are united. B. the citizens unite together for a common cause. C. the government is for the people. D. the government is chosen by its citizens.
D. the government is chosen by its citizens.
400
Why did the Antifederalists want a Bill of Rights? A. To give the federal government more power B. To give the states more power C. To ensure the federal government would recognize the rights of the people D. To protect the rights of the states and the federal government
C. To ensure the federal government would recognize the rights of the people
500
Which of the following was NOT a weakness of the government established by the Articles of Confederation? A. Government lacked power to make states work together B. Government could not raise enough money through taxes and was unable to pay war debts C. Government was not able to make peace treaties D. Government had no army to keep order or peace
D. Government had no army to keep order or peace
500
What was the advantage of a federal system? A. It divided power between the states and the central government and gave the central governement more control over the states. B. It gave all power to the states and no power to the central government. C. It gave all power to the central government and not power to the states.
A. It divided power between the states and the central government and gave the central governement more control over the states.
500
What branch can veto a bill passed by Congress? A. Judicial Branch B. Presidential Branch C. Executive Branch D. Legislative Branch
C. Executive Branch
500
The Constitution includes a way to make amendments in order to change the Constitution according to what? A. The will of the people B. The president’s wishes C. The beliefs of Congress D. The vote of the majority of states
A. The will of the people
500
George Washington was the nation’s first president. Why did he carefully act and make decisions? A. He knew people would be reading about his actions for years to come. B. He wanted to be re-elected. C. He wanted the people to agree with his decisions. D. He knew his actions would set an example for all future presidents.
D. He knew his actions would set an example for all future presidents.
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