Civics Unit 2 Study Guide

What was the first government of the United States?

• Articles of Confederation

• US Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

Which of the following was NOT a weakness in the Articles of Confederation?

• declare war

• regulate trade

• enforce laws

• collect taxes

What event prompted the Constitutional Convention?

• Shays' Rebellion

• Boston Massacre

• Boston Tea Party

• American Revolution

One way the US government became stronger after the Constitutional Convention was creating 3 separate branches of government.

• True

• False

The Federalists wanted to add a Bill of Rights to the Constitution.

• True

• False

Which two phrases from the Preamble mean consent of the governed?

• We the people

• ordain and establish

• form a more perfect union

• secure the blessings of liberty

Which article of the Constitution is represented in this picture?

• I

• II

• III

• IV

Which article of the Constitution is represented in this picture?

• V

• VI

• III

• VII

Which article of the Constitution is represented by this picture?

• I

• VII

• VI

• V

Which article of the Constitution is represented by this picture?

• I

• II

• III

• IV