Constitution Review
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Which event most directly led to the writing of both the Articles of Confederation and the U.S. Constitution?
29King George taxing the colonists
The Columbian Exchange
French & Indian War
American Revolution
- Q1
Which event most directly led to the writing of both the Articles of Confederation and the U.S. Constitution?
King George taxing the colonists
The Columbian Exchange
French & Indian War
American Revolution
30s - Q2
According to the advertisement, which statement best represents a reason for creating a new constitution?
To weaken the power of southern states
To weaken the power of state representatives
To strengthen the power of state governments
To create a stronger federal government
30s - Q3
What is the main idea of the Articles of Confederation?
The Articles of Confederation were an ineffective form of government
The Articles of Confederation failed to travel across the Atlantic Ocean
The Articles of Confederation ended fighting between the colonists.
The Articles of Confederation were illegal under U.S laws
30s - Q4
The Constitution was an improvement over the Articles of Confederation because
It changed the status of slavery
It changed who could vote
It balanced power between the national and state governments
It gave civil rights to minorities
30s - Q5
Which group’s point of view is represented by this excerpt?
Loyalists
Native Americans
Founding Fathers
Federalists
30s - Q6
Which claim can best be supported by this excerpt?
That the citizens of America hold the power in the government
That the people of the United States should serve the King
That all citizens should register to fight in the army
That men should be the only people in charge of the government
30s - Q7
The Preamble of the Constitution demonstrates that the writers believed that sovereignty [power] belongs to the
The president
The people
Federal government
The state government
30s - Q8
What is the purpose of this document?
To inspire political change
To outline the responsibilities of each branch
To display the buildings of the government
To record the negative effects of government
30s - Q9
The principle of checks and balances was included in the Constitution to
Ensure that one branch of government would not gain too much power
Allow voters a voice in the legislative process
Provide a method to change the document
Allow for trial by jury in all civil and criminal cases
30s - Q10
Which branch of government was formed as a result of this passage?
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
Articles of Confederation
Legislative Branch
30s - Q11
A historian could best use this passage to study which topic of government?
The President
The Electoral College
The Bill of Rights
The Congress
30s - Q12
Which statement best explains why the Founding Fathers created three branches of government?
They wanted to make sure that power was divided to make sure one person did not become too powerful.
They wanted to allow voters a voice in the voting process.
They wanted to allow for trial by jury in civil and criminal cases.
They wanted to provide voters a way to participate in government solutions.
30s - Q13
The legislative branch of government is made up of
The Supreme Court and other federal courts
The Senate and House of Representatives
The President and Vice President
The cabinet departments
30s - Q14
Which branch is responsible for appointing federal officials & Supreme Court justices?
The Cabinet
Judicial Branch
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
30s - Q15
Which principle is best supported by this political cartoon?
Trade regulations
Protection of individual freedoms
Enforcement of laws
Political Compromises
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