Constitution Quiz 1

Freedom of religion, of speech, of the press, to assemble, and to petition

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

• 4th

What document replaced the Articles of Confederation and established a new national government? 

• The Declaration of Independence 
• The Constitution 
• The Magna Carta 
• The English Bill of Rights 

Why were the Articles of Confederation replaced?

• it created an executive branch that was too much like a king

• government was took weak, they couldn't even tax their people to raise money

• it created a powerful army that was out of control

• it gave too much power to people living in the big states

What was the purpose of the Constitutional Convention?

• To add to the Articles of Confederation
• To establish a stronger federal (central, national) Government
• To create a militia 
• To write the Declaration of Independence

What is NOT a branch of the government?

• Judicial 
• Exectutive 
• President
• Legislative

The Constitution has 5 articles.

• True

• False

What is the 13th Amendment?

• Voters cannot be charged a tax
• Everyone may vote
• Women may vote
• Ended slavery

How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?

• 5
• 10
• 12
• 15

The Articles of Confederation created a _________________ type of government.

• strong
• average
• weak
• federal

All male citizens have the right to vote regardless of race.  Which amendment is this?

• 15th
• 3rd
• 26th
• 14th