Module 6 - 8th Grade - Government and Citizenship

Module 6 - 8th Grade - Government and Citizenship

8th Grade

28 Qs

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Module 6 - 8th Grade - Government and Citizenship

Module 6 - 8th Grade - Government and Citizenship

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History

8th Grade

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Angel Christopher

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28 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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

5.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which branch has the power to veto laws?

Legislative

Executive

Judicial

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