
US Constitution
Authored by JOSEPH ANGSTMAN
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To address the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, delegates at the Constitutional Convention agreed to
increase the powers of the central government
allow states to set tariff rates
eliminate the slave trade
decrease the number of states
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was the English Bill of Rights important in the development of democratic government?
It designated the monarch as the undisputed leader of government with veto powers on all bills.
It replaced the monarch with a parliament of elected representatives from all classes of society.
It created a constitutional monarchy limiting the power of the monarch.
It established the right of the people to bring lawsuits against the government leaders.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which aspect of the United States Constitution reflects a concept from the Declaration of Independence?
It specifies the methods for resolving social disputes.
It creates a representative government based on consent of the governed.
It includes methods for changing a government that is unresponsive to the people.
It creates a formal association of states guided by a council.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Articles of Confederation reflects which concept from the Declaration of Independence?
All men are created equal.
Government power should be limited by a constitution.
The states should maintain autonomy.
The people have the right to overthrow abusive governments.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Mayflower Compact is the first example in America of _____.
divine oversight of government
popular sovereignty
democratic self-government
constitutional monarchy
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which political concept was included in the Mayflower Compact?
reasons for social control
consent of the governed
civil rights and liberties
rule of law
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which statement describes a key weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
It did not establish a legislative or judicial branch within the new government.
It did not address how the federal government would coin money.
It did not give the federal government enough power to enforce its laws.
It did not gave the federal government the authority to declare war or negotiate treaties.
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