Constitutional Era Review

Which of these created a weak national government?

• Magna Carta

• Articles of Confederation

• US Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

Under the Articles of Confederation, how many votes was each state allowed in Congress?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

The freedom of speech and freedom of religion are part of what document?

• Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

• Gettysburg Address

Who was the President of the Constitutional Convention?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

• Alexander Hamilton

Which document replaced the Articles of Confederation?

• The Declaration of Interdependence

• The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

• The Constitution of the United States of America

• The Bill of Rights

How many of the thirteen states had to ratify the Constitution in order for it to go into effect?

• Nine

• Eleven

• Five

• Thirteen

The Legislative Branch ...

• Makes the laws

• Interprets the laws

• Carries out the laws

• Judges the laws

The Executive Branch ...

• Makes the laws

• Interprets the laws

• Carries out the laws

• Judges the laws

The Judicial Branch ...

• Makes the laws

• Interprets the laws

• Carries out the laws

• Fights the laws, but the law often wins

All of these are legal duties of a citizen EXCEPT:

• jury duty

• vote

• obey the law

• pay taxes