Constitution and Bill of Rights Unit Review
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- Q1
The document that was the first plan of government for the US, but eventually failed was called the ________?
Parliament
Constitution
Articles of Confederation
Bill of Rights
30s - Q2
The Articles of Confederation gave too much power to the ____.
states
England
government
people
30s - Q3
A Massachusetts farmer led a rebellion to protest unfair taxes imposed by the state. This was known as...
Shays' Rebellion
Farmers' Fight
Shays' Soldiers
Farmers' Rebellion
30s - Q4
When the Articles of Confederation failed, delegates met to work on a document that created a stronger government. This meeting was called the ______________________________.
State of the Union
Constitutional Convention
Union Meeting
1st Continental Congress
30s - Q5
The document that created a written plan for government and still exists today is called the ______________________________.
Constitution
Code of Conduct
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
30s - Q6
The U.S. government is divided into three parts, or _______________________________, each with its own powers and responsibilities.
divisions
arms
branches
sticks
30s - Q7
The separation of powers that keeps each branch of government from becoming too powerful is
Veto
Checks and Balances
Compromise
Rule of Law
30s - Q8
The three branches of government created by the Constitution are called:
None of these
House of Representatives, Senate, Congress
Legislative, Judicial, Executive
Parliament, Executive, Legislative
30s - Q9
During the Constitutional Convention, there were two plans suggested. The Virginia plan called for Congress to have representatives based on...
population of the state
equal number for each state
None of these
size of the state
30s - Q10
During the Constitutional Convention, there were two plans suggested. The New Jersey plan called for Congress to have representatives based on...
Population of state
Equal number for each state
None of these
Size of state
30s - Q11
Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution"?
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Ben Franklin
Abraham Lincoln
30s - Q12
This branch has the power to determine whether a law is unconstitutional.
Judicial Branch
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
30s - Q13
This branch has the power to impeach government officials accused of serious crimes.
Judicial Branch
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
30s - Q14
The head of this branch can "check" the power of the legislative branch by vetoing any bill it passes.
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
30s - Q15
Members of this branch can accept or reject appointments to important positions that the President makes.
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Legislative Branch
30s