Constitution Unit Quiz

What are unalienable rights?

• Rights that can be taken away

• Rights that can not be taken away

• Rights that are earned through hard work

• Rights that are given by the government

Which of the following is an example of being a good, responsible citizen?

• Not participating in elections

• Volunteering for a food pantry

• Ignoring laws

• Avoiding paying taxes

What did the Anti-Federalists fear about the Constitution?

• It included too many amendments

• It gave too much power to the federal government

• It didn't give enough power to the federal government

• It didn't include a Bill of Rights

What was the purpose of the Federalist papers?

• To criticize the Constitution

• To gather support for the ratification of the Constitution

• To propose amendments to the Constitution

• To advocate for a weak central government

What is the role of the Judicial Branch?

• Approves appointments

• Creates the laws

• Interprets the laws

• Enforces the laws

What was one of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

• Lack of representation for small states

• Having a president with too much power

• States not being able to raise funds

• The federal government regulating trade

What event ultimately led to the formation of the constitutional convention?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The ratification of the Articles of Confederation

• The weakness of the Articles of Confederation

• The adoption of the Bill of Rights

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights in the Constitution?

• To limit the power of the federal government

• To grant power to the states

• To establish a national religion

• To outline the structure of the federal government

What is the role of the Executive Branch?

• Interprets the laws

• Creates the laws

• Enforces the laws

• Approves appointments

All of the following are examples of unalienable rights, EXCEPT

• Pursuit of Happiness

• Liberty

• To bear arms

• Life