Unit 6 Government Review

What was the first attempt at a plan of government in the United States?

• The Preamble

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

Which of the following leaders is widely considered the "Father of the Constitution"?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Andrew Jackson

• James Madison

• Roger Williams

What is the introduction to the Constitution called?

• Article 1

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Preamble

• The Bill of Rights

This was written on the idea that the government comes from the people.

• The Constitution

• Articles of Confederation

The state had power and not the people.

• The Constitution

• Articles of Confederation

This was made up of 3 Branches of Government.

• The Constitution

• Articles of Confederation

Each state had its own money, rules, and military.

• The Constitution

• Articles of Confederation

The senate would have two representatives from each state, and the House of Representatives would be based on each state's population.

• The Constitution

• Articles of Confederation

In this compromise, Enslaved people would be couned as a part of a state's population in representation in Congress and in determining taxes according to the _______________.

• Northwest Ordinance

• Three-Fifths Compromise

• The Great Compromise

• The Bill of Rights

What was written that guaranteed the rights of the people and limited the powers of the government?

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• amendments