Constitution Quiz

The Articles of Confederation failed because:

• the President was too weak

• the central government was too weak

• the central government was too strong

• the President was given too much power

Members at the Constitutional Convention settled differences by

• Protests

• Bribes

• Compromise

• Boycott

The idea that the national and state governments share powers is known as:

• nationalism

• sectionalism

• federalism

• colonialism

The system that attempts to keep the three branches of government equal in power is:

• checks and balances

• delegated power

• electoral college

• elastic clause

The Constitution:

• gives no power to states

• establishes the supreme law of the land

• transfers all power to the states

• declares our independence from England

Which of the following does NOT apply to the House of Representative?

• starts all money bills

• representation is 2 per state

• leader is known as the Speaker of the House

• the state's population determines representation in this House

Which of the following does NOT apply to the Senate?

• leader is known as the speaker

• representation is 2 per state

• leader is the Vice President of the United States

• term of office is 6 years

The number of times a person can be elected President is:

• Unlimited

• Three

• Once

• Twice

The length of one term for President is:

• 4 years

• 8 years

• 6 years

• 2 years

The President is directly chosen by:

• Electoral College

• Senate

• Voters

• Congress