The Foundations of American Government

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English
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5th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the name of the document that established the first government of the United States after the thirteen colonies declared independence from Britain?
The Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation
The Federalist Papers
The Bill of Rights
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who were the individuals selected to attend the convention to draft the Constitution called?
Senators
Delegates
Presidents
Governors
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.5
CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What term describes a period of economic growth and success?
Critical
Prosperous
Procedure
Liberty
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following was a major issue that the Constitution needed to address regarding the states?
Entertainment
Debts
Languages
Holidays
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.5
CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the term for a system of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state is acknowledged to be governed?
Confederation
Constitution
Declaration
Federation
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.5
CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the name of the upper chamber of the United States Congress?
House of Representatives
Senate
Supreme Court
Executive Office
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the term for the freedom and the right to live as one chooses without excessive government control?
Procedure
Debt
Liberty
Confederation
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
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