The Constitution

Which of these problems in the United States was highlighted by the events of Shay's Rebellion?

• the poor treatment of American Native Americans

• the weakness of the national government

• the higher taxes

• the need for better transportation

Which of the following had to share the power to govern under the federal system?

• state and local governments

• England and United States

• state and national governments

• the states and citizens of the nation

Which question did the delegates at the Constitutional Convention try to resolve?

• How strong should political parties be?

• How should representation in Congress be divided among the states?

• What courts should be created besides the Supreme Court?

• How should new immigrants be counted in each state?

What role did Gouverneur Morris have at the Constitutional Convention?

• He wrote the Great Compromise

• He wrote the Bill of Rights.

• He wrote the Preamble to the Constitution.

• He wrote the three fifths Compromise.

What branch is responsible for enforcing laws?

• the executive branch

• the legislative branch

• the judicial branch

Anti-Federalists wanted to limit the power of the federal government before they would ratify the Constitution. What does the word ratify mean in the sentence above?

• to approve

• to change

• to judge

• to reject

Why did many delegates insist on adding ten amendments to the Constitution soon after it was ratified?

• to establish guidelines for political parties

• to protect the basic rights of people

• to outline the powers of each branch of government

• to limit the powers of state governments

Which amendment protects the right to free speech?

• first

• second

• third

• fourth

Why did the writers of the Constitution add checks and balances to the federal government?

• to allow leaders to make bolder decisions

• to prevent any one branch from controlling the government

• to ensure that all power belonged to the people

• to set guidelines for making amendments to the Constitution

What does the first Amendment say about religion?

• The government must promote religion

• Churches can receive money from the government

• People must follow a religion

• The government cannot financially support any religion