Constitution Review

Because it established only a legislative branch of government, the Articles of Confederation lacked—

• a process for territories to become states.

• a system of checks and balances.

• an ability to negotiate treaties.

• a bill of individual rights.

Why did the U.S. government have difficulty repaying its war debts under the Articles of Confederation?

• Foreign countries increased their interest rates.

• The government had no power to raise taxes.

• The states had no power to print their own currency.

• Foreign countries would only accept gold bullion.

Which amendments states that any power not given to the federal government is reserved for the states?

• 4th

• 6th

• 8th

• 10th

What are the 1st 10 amendments an example of?

• Individual Rights

• Republicanism

• Checks & Balances

• Separation of Powers

What Amendment in the Constitution guarantees the right to a speedy trial?

• 4th

• 8th

• 10th

• 6th

Which one of these are NOT guaranteed in the 1st Amendment?

• right to practice your religion

• right to free speech

• right to bear arms

• right to peaceful assembly

Which amendment guarantees the freedom from unreasonable searches & seizures?

• 2nd

• 4th

• 6th

• 8th

What year was the US Constitution written?

• 1776

• 1781

• 1787

• 1800

The Three-Fifths Compromise concerned the counting of

• legislative bodies of government

• enslaved people to determine representation

• bills and amendments to become law

• taxes allowed under the new government

Who wrote the Federalist Papers?

• Hamilton, Madison, Jay

• Hamilton, Washington, Adams

• Madison, Lincoln, Hancock

• Jay, Jackson, Washinton