Constitution (Section 1: History & Preamble)

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Hancock

What was the date that the Declaration of Independence was signed?

• July 4, 1776
• July 2, 1776
• July 4, 1787
• July 2, 1775

Which is NOT a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• Congress couldn't collect taxes

• No central government (Executive Branch)

• No common currency

• The ability to declare war

What is the name of the first government of the United States?

• U.S. Constitution
• Articles of Confederation
• Northwest Ordinance
• Declaration of Independence

Which of the following U.S. government documents came first?

• Constitution

• Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

Which document was replaced by the U.S. Constitution?

• Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

• Virgina Plan

The written plan of government for the U.S. that is considered the supreme law of the land.

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution

• Monarchy

• Bill of Rights

The Preamble lists the __________ of the United States Constitution.

• grievances

• unalienable rights

• purposes and goals

• weaknesses

The purpose of the Preamble that mentions the idea of fairness is ___.

• promote the general welfare

• insure domestic tranquility

• establish justice

• provide for the common defense

The purpose of the Preamble that describes peace in our country is ___.

• establish justice

• provide for the common defense

• promote the general welfare

• insure domestic tranquility