Constitution Review

Why didn't the Articles of Confederation work?

• The government became too powerful

• The federal government didn't have enough power

• States did not have many rights

• States were coining their own money

The Preamble of the Constitution is

• The introduction to the Constitution

• The conclusion of the Constitution

• The rough draft of the Constitution

Who is the father of the Constitution?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• King George III

Which principle of the Constitution prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

• republicanism

• individual rights

• popular sovereignty

• checks and balances

"We the people" reflects which Constitutional principle?

• federalism

• popular sovereignty

• individual rights

• checks and balances

The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are known as

• The 10 Commandments

• the Articles of Confederation

• the Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

Which amendment provides the freedoms of speech, religion, petition, assembly, and the press?

• 1st Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 6th Amendment

• 8th Amendment

Which amendment protects you from self-incrimination and double jeopardy?

• 1st Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 6th Amendment

• 8th Amendment

How many representatives are there in the House of Representatives?

• 100

• 125

• 250

• 435

How many United States senators are there?

• 100

• 125

• 250

• 435