Unit 6 Assessment

Front

What was the main purpose of the U.S. Constitution?

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To establish a plan for government

Front

What was one way the Constitution helped solve problems that existed under the Articles of Confederation?

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It gave the federal government power to tax.

Front

What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?

Back

To protect individual rights and freedoms

Front

Which right is NOT protected by the First Amendment? Freedom of speech, Freedom of religion, Freedom of the press

Back

The right to own property

Front

Which branch of government did the Constitution create?

Back

All three branches of government

Front

Which right from the Bill of Rights protects people from having soldiers stay in their homes during peacetime?

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Third Amendment

Front

Look at the map below showing the states that ratified the Constitution by 1790. Which statement is correct? All states ratified at the same time, Rhode Island was the first to ratify, Rhode Island was the last to ratify, Only 10 states ratified the Constitution

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Rhode Island was the last to ratify

Front

Which part of the government is NOT mentioned in the text as being explained by the Constitution? Options: The President, Congress, The courts, The military

Back

The military

Front

What year was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?

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1791