Constitutional Era: The U.S. Constitution

In which year did delegates meet in Philadelphia to draft the U.S. Constitution?

• 1776
• 1787
• 1802
• 1865

Which amendment was included in the Bill of Rights in order to address the grievance expressed above? 

• 1st Amendment
• 2nd Amendment
• 3rd Amendment
• 5th Amendment

Which provision of the U.S. Constitution addressed the grievance listed above?

• "The Senators and Representatives shall receive a Compensation for their Services, to be ascertained by Law, and paid out of the Treasury of the United States..."
• "Every Order, Resolution, or vote to which the [agreement] of the Senate and House of Representatives may be necessary shall be presented to the President of the United States."
• "He shall have power, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to make Treaties...."
• "The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States."

Which amendment was included in the Bill of Rights in order to address the grievance expressed below?
"Depriving us..... of.... Trial by Jury"

• 1st Amendment
• 4th Amendment
• 6th Amendment
• 10 Amendment

Which Article in the Constitution addresses the grievance below?

"Refused his Assent to laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public Good"

• Article 1: Gives Congress power to override a President's veto regarding a law

• Article 2: Requires the president to receive Senate approval of judicial appointees

• Article 3: Establishes the judicial branch of the national government

How did the Constitution prevent the government from imposing taxes without representation?

• Making taxes illegal

• Giving all states representation in Congress, who are elected by the people.

• Giving people freedom of speech

How did the Constitution prevent the president from refusing to "assent to laws" of the people?

• The president doesn't have the power to sign laws

• The president has to sign laws that Congress makes

• Congress can override vetoes made by the President.

How did the Constitution prevent the government from housing soldiers without the people's consent? 

• The third amendment prohibits forced quartering of soldiers
• The second amendment gives the right to bear arms
• The fourth amendment prevents unreasonable search and seizure 

How did the Constitution prevent the government from searching people's houses without the people's consent? 

• The third amendment prohibits forced quartering of soldiers
• The second amendment gives the right to bear arms
• The fourth amendment prevents unreasonable search and seizure 

After a change to the constitution has been proposed by 2/3 of both Houses of Congress, what fraction of the state legislatures must ratify (approve) the amendment before it is added to the U.S. Constitution?

• 2/3

• 1/2

• 3/4

• 1/3