8th Grade: Constitution Unit Test Part1

8th Grade: Constitution Unit Test Part1

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8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which document was the FIRST written Constitution in the Colonies?

Back

Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which document has been the basic principles, laws, & organization of the U.S. gov. since 1787?

Back

The Constitution

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

All of the following were weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation EXCEPT:
It created a procedure for turning territory into states, No Executive (President) or Judiciary (Courts), Couldn't tax or regulate trade, Couldn't enforce laws or raise an army

Back

It created a procedure for turning territory into states

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who served as President of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787?

Back

George Washington

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which Principle of Government means that the people are the source of government's power?

Back

Popular Sovereignty

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why was the Virginia Plan favorable to LARGE states?

Back

It called for representation based on population.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why was the New Jersey plan favorable to SMALL states?

Back

It called for equal representation from each state

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