Constitution and Government Flashcard

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Who among Luke, Gabe, Romeo, and Rob is correct about the operation period of the Second Continental Congress? Luke said it operated from May 1775, Gabe said it was from September 1781, Romeo said it was from July 1776, and Rob said it was from December 1783.

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Luke (May 1775)

Answer explanation

The government of the Second Continental Congress operated in May 1775. It was established to govern the American colonies during the Revolutionary War.

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In the year 1776, Koby and Emily discovered a historical document in their school library. Can you guess which important document they found that was issued in that year?

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Declaration of Independence

Answer explanation

The Declaration of Independence was issued in 1776, making it the correct choice.

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In which year will Junior, Romeo, Rob, Emily, and Luke have to stage the full-scale war during their reenactment of the American Revolutionary War at the fighting at Lexington & Concord?

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1775

Answer explanation

The full-scale war began in 1775 after the fighting at Lexington & Concord. This was the correct choice.

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Which state was the last to ratify the Articles of Confederation?

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Maryland

Answer explanation

Maryland was the last state to ratify the Articles of Confederation.

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Emily, Romeo, Gabe, Rob, and Junior formed a club. They realized they had a major problem similar to the Articles of Confederation. What was this problem?

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They couldn't collect club dues.

Answer explanation

The main weakness of the Articles of Confederation was the inability to collect taxes, which hindered the government's ability to fund its operations and fulfill its responsibilities.

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What event led to the calling of the Constitutional Convention? Emily thinks it's the 'Declaration of Independence', while Koby believes it's 'Shay's Rebellion'. Junior suggests it might be the 'Treaty of Paris'. Gabe thinks it's 'French support for the Revolutionaries'. Who is correct?

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Koby with 'Shay's Rebellion'.

Answer explanation

The calling of the Constitutional Convention was prompted by Shay's Rebellion, a significant event that highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.

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Who among Rob, Emily, Gabe, and Junior is correct about the main leaders of the Federalists? Rob's suggestion: James Monroe, John Adams; Emily's suggestion: Thomas Jefferson, George Washington; Gabe's suggestion: James Madison, Alexander Hamilton; Junior's suggestion: Patrick Henry, John Hancock, Samuel Adams.

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Gabe's suggestion: James Madison, Alexander Hamilton

Answer explanation

The main leaders of the Federalists were James Madison and Alexander Hamilton. They played key roles in shaping the party's ideology and policies.

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Which state was the 11th to ratify the Constitution?

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New York

Answer explanation

New York was the 11th state to ratify the Constitution, making it the correct choice.

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When was the first President of the United States sworn in?

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April 30, 1789

Answer explanation

The first President of the United States, George Washington, was sworn in on April 30, 1789. This date marks the beginning of his presidency.

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What does the 9th Amendment to the Constitution state?

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It states the rights that all Americans have and cannot be taken away.

Answer explanation

The 9th Amendment guarantees rights to all Americans that cannot be taken away.