Our Early Government and Constitution

Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition.  Which amendment is this?

• 1st
• 2nd
• 3rd
• 4th

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

In the Articles of Confederation, where was most of the government power placed?

• The States
• The National Government
• The Continental Congress
• The Legislative Branch

What did Shays' Rebellion help Americans realize they needed?

• A strong national government
• A stronger militia
• A common currency
• The ability to sign peace treaties

The Virginia Plan wanted representation based on--

• population
• equality for every state
• state size
• money

What kind of states supported the New Jersey Plan?

• small in population
• small in size
• slave states
• non slave states

What are the first ten Amendments to Constitution known as?

• The Constitution

• The Bill of RIghts

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Three Branches

The 3/5 Compromise settled the argument of--

• Representation in the Senate
• How slaves should be counted for representation
• How states should be represented
• Borders of states

Which branch of government has the longest term of office?

• Supreme Court

• The Legislative Branch

• The Executive Branch

• The Judicial Branch

The President has the power to reject a law. This is called

• Veto

• Impeachment

• Judicial Review

• Treason

Who is the Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives?

• Speaker of the House

• The President

• The Chief Justice

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