Nevarez Constitution Test 2023

The original purpose of the Constitutional Convention was

• to create the U.S. Constitution.
• to ratify the U.S. Constitution.
• revise the Articles of Confederation.
• create a Bill of Rights

In what year did delegates from 12 states meet in Philadelphia to address the issues with the government of the United States?

• 1776

• 1781

• 1787

• 1790

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 1787. This year is significant in the history of the United States because it's when delegates from 12 states met in Philadelphia to address the issues with the government. This meeting ultimately led to the creation of the United States Constitution.

Constitution

• A written agreement between two countries

• A set of rules that establishes the structure and powers of a government

• A large gathering of people to discuss political issues

• A secret government organization

Limited Government

• A government with unlimited power and control

• A government where only a few people have a say

• A government with restrictions on its power to protect citizens' rights

• A government that only exists during certain seasons

Popular Sovereignty

• The idea that the government should be popular on social media

• The principle that the government's power comes from the people

• A type of dance popular among politicians

• The belief that only famous people should be in government

Republicanism

• A political party's headquarters

• A system where citizens elect representatives to make decisions for them

• A form of government with a king or queen

• A famous book about the history of the United States

Federalism

• The idea that the government should be in charge of everything

• The division of power between the national and state governments

• A type of food only served in government buildings

• A famous movie about government spies

Separation of Powers

• The idea that politicians should stay away from the beach

• The division of government into three branches, each with its own responsibilities

• A policy that separates people of different races in society

• The power to control the military

Checks and Balances

• A system of measuring the weight of government documents

• A way to make sure that no one branch of government becomes too powerful

• A type of financial aid provided by the government

• A form of currency used in international trade

The three branches of government are

• president, senate, and house of representatives

• executive, judicial, and legislative

• national government, state government, and senate