New Government Quiz

The first government of the new United States.  It was very weak.

• Constitution
• Declaration of Independence
• Articles of Confederation
• Executive Branch

What is the name of the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

• Declaration of Independence
• US Constitution
• Bill of Rights
• Articles of Confederation

What is an amendment?

• an addition or change to the Constitution
•  an addition or change to the Declaration of Independence
• an addition or change to the Articles of Confederation
• a statement of faith

What is a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• three branches of government
• a bicameral legislature
• two Senators in the house
• a weak federal (national) government

This concept of government gives the three branches different jobs to keep them equal.

• checks and balances
• separation of powers
• amendments
• divisions

This concept of government allows limits or powers over the other branches.

• checks and balances
• separation of powers
• limits and processes
• amendments

How many members in the House of Representatives for each state?

• 2
• 7
• It depends on population
• 4

How many senators do we have for each state?

• 2
• 4
• depends on population
• 100

What was America's first attempt to establish a workable framework for government?

• Declaration of Independence
• Mayflower Compact
• United States Constitution
• Articles of Confederation

Which of the following was NOT a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• no power to tax
• no representation 
• cold not settle disputes among states
• no power to regulate commerce