The Constitution Unit

In what year was the Constitution written?

• 1787
• 1789
• 1791
• 1793

The central issue of the Three-Fifths Compromise was concerning the-

• establishment of upper and lower legislative bodies.
• manner in which bills and amendments would become law.
• portion of federal revenues that would come large and small states.
• counting of enslaved people for the purpose of determining representation.

The Anti-Federalists argued against ratification of the US Constitution because they-

• disagreed with the Great Compromise.
• hoped to keep the Articles of Confederation.
• wanted a parliamentary system of government.
• believed that states' and individual's rights were not being protected.

The purpose of The Federalist Papers was to make an argument for--

• establishing a national bank
• ratifying the US Constitution
• restricting the practice of slavery
• declaring independence from Britain

Why did many Congressional representatives call for replacing the Articles of Confederation?

• It created a government too weak to manage relations among the states.
• It established a powerful standing army that threatened national stability.
• It created a chief executive with the power to veto state laws and elections.
• It established a permanent oversight committee consisting of only state officials.

The Founding Fathers chose to ensure against a ruler with absolute authority by

• dividing power among three branches of government
• requiring multiple political parties in each election
• guaranteeing the rights of those accused of a crime
• creating a civilian-led militia with a right to bear arms

Which grievance listed in the Declaration of Independence is addressed by the Third Amendment to the US Constitution?

• Restricting trade
• Quartering soldiers
• Imposing taxes without consent
• Dissolving representative legislatures

The first Ten Amendments of the US Constitution are an example of which constitutional principle?

• Republicanism
• Individual Rights
• Checks and Balances
• Separation of Powers

Which of the following was the result of the Great Compromise?

• Supreme Court
• Electoral College
• Bicameral Legislature
• Amendment Process

How long do house members serve?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• For life