Constitution 3/22/20

The introduction to the U.S. Constitution, which lists the goals of the document, is better known as the _________________.

• Preface
• Prologue
• Preamble
• Bill of Rights

The Articles of Confederation did all of the following EXCEPT

• serve as the first plan of government for the United States.
• form a loose union of states.
• divide power among three branches of government.
• give Congress power to make war and peace.

An important challenge facing the Constitutional Convention was how to balance the

• needs of eastern and western states.
• interests of large and small states.
• rights of slaves and slaveholders.
• demands of farmers and workers.

Supporters of the new Constitution were known as

• Republicans.
• Patriots.
• Anti-Federalists.
• Federalists.

How did the U.S. Constitution solve a problem created by the Articles of Confederation?

• It avoided the issue of states’ rights.
• It allowed the states to elect representatives.
• It prevented the amendment of federal laws.
• It enabled the federal government to collect taxes.

Which compromise at the Constitutional Convention created a solution for representation in the legislature?

• 3/5 Compromise
• Congressional Compromise
• Great Compromise
• Electoral College Compromise

Which house of Congress is based on equal representation and was supported by the New Jersey Plan?

• House of Representatives
• Senate
• Judicial Branch
• Executive Branch

The Supreme Court striking down a law and the President vetoing a bill are examples of the system of ____________.

• checks and balances.
• popular sovereignty.
• democratic elections.
• federalism.

What was the first Constitution of the United States called?

• Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

• American Peace Pact

• Declaration of Independence

How many total amendments to the Constitution are there?

• 14

• 10

• 27

• 22