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The U.S. Constitution Quiz

Authored by Shannon Ballou

History, Social Studies

5th - 8th Grade

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The U.S. Constitution Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 5 pts

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.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 5 pts

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.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 5 pts

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.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 5 pts

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.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 5 pts

What article explains the legislative branch of the government?

Article 1

Article 2

Article 3

Article 4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 5 pts

Which article explains how the constitution can be changed?

Article 4

Article 5

Article 6

Article 7

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 5 pts

Which article explains the judicial branch of government?

Article 1

Article 2

Article 3

Article 4

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