U.S. Constitution
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- Q1What was the name of America's 1st written plan of government?Mayflower CompactMagna CartaDeclaration of IndependenceArticles of Confederation20s
- Q2The Articles of Confederation was ineffective becauseit allowed slaveryGave too much power to the national governmentGave too much power to the states.it gave too much power to the President.20s
- Q3Which event showed that the nation needed to address the weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation?Bacon's RebellionNat Turner's RebellionPontiac's WarShay's Rebellion20s
- Q4Which person is known as the "Father of the Constitution?"James MadisonGeorge WashingtonJohn HancockThomas Jefferson20s
- Q5Where was the Constitutional Convention held?BostonNew York CityWashington D.C.Philadelphia20s
- Q6How was the Constitution an improvement over the Articles of Confederation?It gave more power to the national governmentIt did not have an Executive BranchIt allowed states to print moneyIt gave more power to the states20s
- Q7Which proposed plan of government favored the large states?Boston PlanNew Jersey PlanAlbany Plan of UnionVirginia Plan20s
- Q8Which proposed plan of government was favored by the small states?Boston PlanNew Jersey PlanDelaware PlanVirginia Plan20s
- Q9How did the "Great Compromise" satisfy both the large and small states?Each state got only one representative.It allowed each state to decide for themselvesIt provided a two house legislature where one house used equal representation and the other used proportional representation.It allowed slaves to vote.20s
- Q10The 3/5 Compromise had to do with which of the following?Banning slaveryAllowing slaves to voteCounting slaves to increase representation in the House of RepresentativesCounting slaves to increase representation in theSenate20s
- Q11The Legislative Branch is responsible for...Making the lawsEnforcing the lawsInterpreting the laws20s
- Q12The Executive Branch is responsible for...Enforcing the lawsInterpreting the lawsMaking the laws20s
- Q13Which of the following is an example of the Judicial Branch interpreting the law?Supreme Court arrests criminalCongress overrides presidential vetoFBI investigates corruptionSupreme Court rules that Obamacare is Constitutional.20s
- Q14Which of the following terms resulted in the creation of three branches?NullificationPopular SovereigntyFederalismSeparation of Powers20s
- Q15Which of the following is an example of Checks and Balances?The president enforces the lawElectoral College picks the presidentThe president vetoes a billThe Congress is elected20s