Virginia CE 2-10

Which of the following was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• The federal government had too much power

• There was a president

• The states had no power

• There were no federal courts

• All of the Above

Why was the preamble to the Constitution written?

• It reveals why the colonies declared their independence

• It states freedom of religious beliefs and opinions

• It explains the purposes of the Constitution

• It lists the grievances against the English government

Who proposes amendments to the Virginia Constitution according to the diagram?

• Voters

• Congress or Constitutional Convention

• General Assembly

• States

Who ratifies amendments to the U.S. Constitution according to the diagram?

• Voters

• Congress or Constitutional Convention

• General Assembly

• States

Is Jose a U.S. citizen if he was born and raised in Puerto Rico and moved to New York City last year?

• Citizen

• Not a Citizen

Is Liz a U.S. citizen if she was born in England but has gone through the naturalization process?

• Citizen

• Not a Citizen

Is Marcos a U.S. citizen if he was born in the United States to American parents?

• Citizen

• Not a Citizen

Which First Amendment freedom is NOT shown in the pictures below?

• Religion

• Assembly

• Press

• Speech

Which of the following is a duty of every citizen?

• Joining a political organization

• Owning a house

• Running for political office

• Paying state and federal taxes

Which of the following is a primary reason why eligible voters should go to the polls and vote on election days?

• Refusing to vote results in a fine

• Voting is required by federal law

• Voting gives citizens a voice in government

• Registered voters tend to make better decisions