The Constitution

The Constitution

6th Grade

11 Qs

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The Constitution

The Constitution

Assessment

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History

6th Grade

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11 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the document that set up the first government of the United States and had limited power?

Articles of Confederation

Cabinet

checks and balances

Compromise

Answer explanation

The Articles of Confederation established the first government of the United States in 1781. It created a weak central government with limited powers, which ultimately led to its replacement by the Constitution.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a group of advisors to the president, including the heads of important departments in the executive branch?

Articles of Confederation

Cabinet

checks and balances

Compromise

Answer explanation

The group of advisors to the president, including the heads of important departments in the executive branch, is known as the Cabinet. This body assists the president in making decisions and implementing policies.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the system under which each branch of government limits, or checks, the powers of the other branches?

Articles of Confederation

Cabinet

checks and balances

Compromise

Answer explanation

The system of checks and balances ensures that each branch of government can limit the powers of the others, preventing any one branch from becoming too powerful. This is a fundamental principle of the U.S. Constitution.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an agreement in which each side gives up some of what it wants?

Articles of Confederation

Cabinet

checks and balances

Compromise

Answer explanation

A compromise is an agreement where each party gives up some of their demands to reach a mutual decision. This definition aligns with the question, making 'Compromise' the correct answer.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the document that describes how the U.S. government works?

Constitution

Constitutional Convention

executive branch

Impeach

Answer explanation

The Constitution is the foundational document that outlines the structure and functions of the U.S. government, detailing the powers of each branch and the rights of citizens.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the meeting called by the states in 1787 to improve the Articles of Confederation that instead wrote a new constitution?

Constitution

Constitutional Convention

executive branch

Impeach

Answer explanation

The meeting held by the states in 1787 to address the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation is known as the Constitutional Convention. Instead of merely improving the Articles, they drafted a new Constitution.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the branch that carries out, or executes, laws?

Constitution

Constitutional Convention

executive branch

Impeach

Answer explanation

The executive branch is responsible for executing and enforcing laws, making it the correct answer. The Constitution outlines the framework of government, while the Constitutional Convention was a gathering to draft the Constitution.

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