Social Studies Quiz 7

Under the Articles of Confederation how many of the thirteen states had to approve laws?

• 13
• 9
• 10
• 3

Where did Shays' Rebellion take place?

• Vermont
• Virginia
• Massachusetts
• Maryland

Who was the oldest delegate at the Constitutional Convention?

• Benjamin Franklin
• George Washington
• James Madison
• George Mason

What was the name of one of the delegates that did not sign the Constitution?

• Benjamin Franklin
• George Washington
• James Madison
• George Mason

How many months did it take to write the Constitution?

• 9
• 4
• 13
• 10

Who makes the laws in the United States?

• The President
• Congress
• Supreme Court
• The citizens

True or False: The President can declare war on their own.

• True
• False
• WRONG ANSWER
• WRONG ANSWER

Who heads the Judicial branch?

• Supreme Court
• Congress
• The President
• The citizens

What is the main purpose of the system of checks and balances?

• To keep the people happy
• To avoid war
• To save money
• To be sure no branch of the government becomes too powerful

How did the U.S. government collect money to pay back debts?

• Taxed paper goods
• Taxed exported goods
• Taxed imported goods
• They didn't pay back debts