Constitution of the United States Quiz

What was the first government set up by the Continental Congress called?

• Bill of Rights

• Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

How many years did the Articles of Confederation last?

• 15 years

• 5 years

• 20 years

• 10 years

What was the main problem with the Articles of Confederation?

• Weak government

• Lack of representation

• Too much taxation

• Too much democracy

Which government body was empowered to make treaties with the Indians?

• President

• Congress

• Judiciary

• Senate

What was the biggest accomplishment of the Articles government?

• Winning the war

• Amending the Constitution

• Developing rules for dealing with Ohio

• Creating a strong national government

Who were the authors of the Federalist Papers?

• Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin

• John Hancock, Thomas Paine, Paul Revere

• Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay

• George Washington, Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams

What was the purpose of the Great Compromise?

• To create a strong national government

• To grant equal representation to all states

• To abolish slavery

• To establish a two-house legislature

What was the notorious compromise regarding the counting of slaves for representation?

• 1/4 compromise

• 3/5 compromise

• 1/2 compromise

• 2/3 compromise

What is the purpose of the Electoral College in the United States?

• To elect the President and Vice President

• To elect members of Congress

• To elect local mayors

• To elect state governors

What was the main concern of the Anti-Federalists?

• Protection of creditors

• Fostering trade

• Creating a strong national government

• Supporting commercial activity