Articles of Confederation and U. S. Constitution

When were the Articles of Confederation written?

• 1778

• 2018

• 1777

• 1776

What is a constitution?

• It tells the beliefs of a nation

• It tells ways the people do not have rights

• It tells the laws of a nation

• all of the above

What was the name of the first constitution for the United States?

• Declaration of Independence

• Mayflower Compact

• Articles of Confederation

• Bill of Rights

Which country closed a port to farmers so they couldn't sell their products?

• France

• England

• Spain

• Mexico

How many of the 13 states had to agree with a new law for it to pass (Articles of Conf.)?

• All 13

• 10

• 9

• 3

How many of the 13 colonies had to ratify the Constitution for it to become the law of the land?

• None

• 7

• 9

• 13

How are changes made to the Constitution?

• By the President

• By law

• By amendment

• By Congress

Laws made by Congress must agree with the Constitution.

• True

• False

In order to be President, a person must be _________ years old.

• 35

• 50

• 45

• 25

Which state was the first to ratify the Constitution?

• New Hampshire

• Delaware

• Maryland

• New York