Unit 6 Review

Why is the constitution of the US important?

• It made George Washington the President of the US

• It describes how the government will be organized

• It declared the independence of the United States

• Tells us about the American Revolution

The first 3 words of the US constitution tell about the idea of being self governed. What are those words?

• All about me

• We the citizens

• We the people

• All of us

Why did many leaders want to replace the Articles of Confederation?

• They wanted a strong central government and a chief executive with powers

• They couldn't pay the taxes with the Articles of Confederation

• They wanted the states to have MORE power

• They wanted to make all the rules

How are the PA constitution and the US constitution similar?

• special elections and police stations

• they both allow amendments and mention 3 branches of government

• voting is required and everyone over 5 must attend school

• governors are in charge of the state and taxes get paid to cities

Which was NOT an achievement of the Northwest Ordinance?

• It prohibited slavery in the Northwest Territory

• It provided a way for public schools to be supported

• It encouraged explorers to find a northwest passage to the Pacific

• It provided a way for territories to organize and become states

Which branch of the US government is responsible for interpreting the US Constitution?

• state governments

• executive branch

• judicial branch

• legislative branch

Who is considered the Father of the Constitution?

• Charlie Brown

• James Madison

• George Washington

• Thomas Paine

What happened at the Constitutional Convention in 1787?

• A large crowd demanded a constitution

• France formed a new government

• The United States made a new plan of government

• US declared its independence from Britain

What do we call the first 10 amendments to the US constitution?

• The Ten Rights

• The Bill of Rights

• The Codes of America

• The Articles of Confederation

Which document came first in history?

• Declaration of Independence

• US Constitution

• Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation