Module 6 - 8th Grade - Government and Citizenship

What was the original purpose of the Constitutional Convention?

• create a new Constitution

• eliminate slavery in the United States

• improve the Articles of Confederation

• select a new president of the United States

What was the final outcome of the Constitutional Convention?

• created a new Constitution

• eliminated slavery in the United States

• improved the Articles of Confederation

• selected a new president of the United States

How did the Virginia Plan differ from the New Jersey Plan?

• the VA Plan called for a one-house legislature; NJ Plan called for a two-house legislature

• VA Plan called for an end to slave trade; NJ Plan call for slave trade to continue

• VA Plan proposed representation based on population; NJ Plan proposed equal representation

• VA Plan proposed slaves should NOT count for representation: NJ Plan proposed slaves should NOT count for taxation

In order to be officially ratified, an amendment to the Constitution must have the approval of which of the following?

• 3/4 of the states

• the President of the United States

• 2/3 of the state legislature

• 2/3 of both houses of Congress

Which of the following descriptions are true for US senators? (Choose 3)

• they serve six-year terms

• they have a two-term limit

• they must be native-born US citizens

• they must live in the state they represent

• they represent the interests of an entire state

Which statement correctly describes federal district courts?

• the decisions made in the district courts are final since there is no way to appeal them

• the judges who serve on district courts are given lifetime appointments by the president

• the district courts hear cases that involve important constitutional or public interest laws

• the district courts hear cases to determine if cases heard in lower courts were tried appropriately

Which branch has the power to veto laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which branch settles disputes between states?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which branch has the power to override a veto?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which branch ensures that laws are carried out?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial