Students of Civics Unit 2: The Constitution

What document did the Constitution replace?

• The Bill of Rights
• The Amendments
• The Articles of Confederation
• The Magna Carta

Where was the Constitutional Convention?

• Washington D.C.
• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Boston, Massachussettes
• New York, New York

What was the main purpose of the Preamble?

• Identify the goals of the new government
• Grant power to the states
• Identify the rights of the citizens
• Grant power to the federal government

What term refers to the idea that the national government shares power with state governments?

• Articles of Confederation
• Ratification
• Federalism
• Checks and Balances

What term refers to the process of approving the Constitution?

• Articles of Confederation
• Ratification
• Federalism
• Checks and Balances

What were the Federalist Papers?

• Articles against ratification of the Constitution
• Essays supporting a strong central government.
• An early version of the Bill of Rights
• Notes taken by delegates at the Convention

What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?

• The Bill of Rights
• The Preambles
• The Vetos
• The Federalisms

Which of the following was not a compromise at the Constitution Convention?

• 3/5 Compromise
• Virginia Plan
• New Jersey Plan
• Mississippi Plan

What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?

• The Bill of Rights
• The Preambles
• The Vetos
• The Federalisms

What amendment protects freedom of speech?

• 1st
• 2nd
• 3rd
• 4th