The U.S. Constitution Quiz

What is a power the Articles of Confederation gave to the Federal government?

• Congress could collect taxes.

• The federal government could form a military.

• The government could regulate trade between states.

What is a power the Articles of Confederation did NOT give to the states?

• States could collect taxes.

• The states could establish trade.

• The states could wage war.

What did the Three-Fifths Compromise state?

• Three-Fifths of the slave population in a state would be counted as part of the overall population.

• Three-Fifths of the population of women in a state would be counted as part of the overall population.

• Three-Fifths of votes would be needed to pass any laws in Congress.

What is the purpose of the Preamble?

• To convince others to ratify the constitution.

• To explain the constitution to people from other countries.

• To introduce the people to the purpose of the constitution.

What article explains the legislative branch of the government?

• Article 1

• Article 2

• Article 3

• Article 4

Which article explains how the constitution can be changed?

• Article 4

• Article 5

• Article 6

• Article 7

Which article explains the judicial branch of government?

• Article 1

• Article 2

• Article 3

• Article 4

Which article explains the state's rights and powers?

• Article 4

• Article 5

• Article 6

• Article7

What is the definition of the word RATIFY?

• to introduce a new amendment

• to carry out a law

• a system of government where the national government shares power with state governments

• to approve or pass

What is the definition of the word FEDERALISM?

• to carry out a law

• a representative form of government

• to introduce a new amendment

• a system of government where the national government shares power with state governments