Quizizz Flashcards: The U.S. Constitution Unit Assessment

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What does Article III of the Articles of Confederation promise to member states?

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All of the above

Answer explanation

Article III of the Articles of Confederation establishes a "league of friendship" among states, promising mutual protection from attacks and guaranteeing certain liberties, thus encompassing all the options provided.

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What was the relationship between the Articles of Confederation and taxes?

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Congress had no right to tax citizens, which was a problem for the new country.

Answer explanation

The correct choice highlights that Congress had no right to tax citizens under the Articles of Confederation, which created significant financial challenges for the new country, limiting its ability to raise revenue.

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What are the three branches of government as established by the United States Constitution?

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Executive, legislative, judicial

Answer explanation

The three branches of government established by the United States Constitution are the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches. This structure ensures a separation of powers, making option B the correct choice.

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Which group pushed for and supported the Bill of Rights?

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Anti-Federalists

Answer explanation

The Anti-Federalists were a key group advocating for the Bill of Rights, fearing that a strong central government could infringe on individual liberties. They pushed for these amendments to protect citizens' rights.

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What was the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

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To ensure protection of civil liberties and rights for American citizens

Answer explanation

The Bill of Rights was created to ensure protection of civil liberties and rights for American citizens, safeguarding individual freedoms against government infringement.

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Which of the following is TRUE about Shay's Rebellion?

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Farmers in Massachusetts, many of whom were Revolutionary War veterans, had high debts and revolted because they were owed back combat salary from the government.

Answer explanation

Choice B is correct. Shay's Rebellion involved Massachusetts farmers, many of whom were Revolutionary War veterans, protesting high debts and the lack of payment for their military service.

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What debate did the Great Compromise solve?

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Solved the debate between big states and little states about how representation would be determined in the new Congress

Answer explanation

The Great Compromise resolved the conflict between large and small states regarding representation in Congress, establishing a bicameral legislature with proportional representation in the House and equal representation in the Senate.

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What is TRUE about the amendments to the U.S. Constitution?

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All of the above: The first ten are known as the Bill of Rights, the Framers added the ability to amend the document for future changes, and many amendments guarantee civil liberties for American citizens.

Answer explanation

All statements are true: the first ten amendments are the Bill of Rights (A), the Framers included the amendment process for future changes (B), and many amendments protect civil liberties (C). Thus, D is correct.

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Which of the following is true of Alexander Hamilton when he was Secretary of the Treasury? A. He said: "A national debt, if it is not excessive, will be to us a national blessing." B. Argued that all the states fought for freedom, so the federal government should assume all state debts. C. Supported the idea of a National Bank. D. All of the above are true.

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All of the above are true.

Answer explanation

All statements about Hamilton are true: he believed a manageable national debt could be beneficial, argued for federal assumption of state debts, and supported the establishment of a National Bank.

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To amend the Constitution, it takes...

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2/3rds of Congress to Propose and 3/4ths of States to Ratify

Answer explanation

To amend the Constitution, it requires 2/3rds of Congress to propose an amendment and 3/4ths of the states to ratify it. This ensures a broad consensus for any changes to the foundational legal document.