The Constitution Quiz 1

What was the first form of our national government?

• The Great Compromise
• The Articles of Confederation
• The Constitution of the United States

What was the official purpose of the Constitutional Convention?

• To declare war against Britain
• To write the US Constitution
• To revise the Articles of Confederation
• To tax the colonies

What was the Great Compromise?

• The agreement reached by the states calling for a unicameral congress based on population

• The agreement reached by the states calling for a bicameral congress based on population and equal representation.

• The agreement reached by the states calling for a bicameral congress based on amount of land

Which of the following is NOT one of the three branches of federal government.

• Legislative
• Commerce
• Executive
• Judicial

What does separation of power mean?

• The three branches of government are in different and separate buildings.
• The three branches of government have different and separate powers. 
• The three branches of government have different and separate people who vote for them. 

What does "Checks & Balances" mean?

• Each branch is to control the power of the other branches.
• The branches of government have separate checkbooks to balance their budget.
• Each branch has to check with another branch to make sure they are doing their job.

The first section introduces the document as well as list some points the document wants to accomplish. This section is called the_______________? 

•  Introduction
•  Summary
•  Articles
• Preamble

The Judicial Branch.....?

• makes laws
• carries out laws
• interprets laws
• has nothing to do with laws

The Executive Branch.....?

• makes laws

• enforces laws

• interprets laws

• has nothing to do with laws

Which Article describes the role and powers of Congress?

• Article I
• Article II
• Article VI
• Article V