US Constitution

Which of the following statements best describes the United States Constitution?

• A document declaring the independence of the United States from Britain.

• The basis for the federal government and the highest form of law in the United States.

• A series of treaties with other countries such as France, Britain, Russia, Germany, and China.

What state was the first to ratify the Constitution?

• Virginia

• Maryland

• Delaware

Who is often called the Father of the Constitution?

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Monroe

Which of the following lines is part of the Preamble to the Constitution?

• We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal

• Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation

• We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union

What was the Great Compromise?

• This described how different branches of the government would work together so one branch would not become too powerful.

• This was when the delegates of the Constitutional Convention agreed that the Senate would have two seats per state

• This was when Britain and France signed the treaty agreeing that the United States was a free and independent country.

How many of the 13 states had to ratify the Constitution before it went into effect?

• 7

• 9

• 12

When did the Constitutional Convention first convene?

• 1776

• 1780

• 1787

What are the three branches of government that were created by the Constitution?

• Executive, Departmental, Judicial

• Executive, Legislative, Judicial

• Cabinet, Congress, Senate

What was the problem with the Articles of the Confederation?

• The federal government had no money.

• Soldiers were deserting because they were not being paid.

• Foreign countries were upset because the United States could not pay its debts.

Which of the following is NOT one of the seven articles of the Constitution?

• Principal`s Power

• Executive Power

• Amendments