The Development of the Constitution TEST

Why did the states call a Constitutional Convention?

• to write state constitutions

• to break away from Great Britain

• to improve the Articles of Confederation

• to organize political parties

A weakness of the Articles of Confederation was that the central government

• was too strong.

• could not pay its bills.

• could not make war.

• took power from the states.

What is an amendment?

• a change to the Constitution

• a resolution by the states

• a law passed by Congress

• a bill that guarantees a right

Why is the Bill of Rights important?

• It makes sure people follow all the laws.

• It lists the freedoms of American citizens.

• It says what government the United States will have.

• It makes sure that everyone has a job.

The laws of the United States make sure that people

• can do what ever they want to.

• have different rights than others.

• do what the president says.

• are treated equally under the law.

Why do we have rules and laws?

• to prevent businesses from hurting us

• to protect us from hurting ourselves

• to protect us from other people

• all of the above

What part of the government is responsible for collecting taxes?

• Army

• State

• treasury

• Supreme Court

The Constitution gives the government the ability to

• create money

• borrow money

• make laws about trade

• all of the above

Which amendment stops the government from making laws that take away basic freedoms? This includes freedom of religion, speech, assembly, and the press.

• first amendment

• second amendment

• fourth amendment

• fifth amendment

Which amendment guarantees rights to people who are accused of a crime?

• first amendment

• second amendment

• fourth amendment

• sixth amendment