American History Quiz

What document officially declared the independence of the thirteen American colonies from British rule?

• U.S. Constitution

• Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

Which event highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and led to the drafting of the U.S. Constitution?

• Constitutional Convention

• Virginia Plan

• Shay's Rebellion

• Great Compromise

What was the purpose of the Constitutional Convention held in 1787?

• To declare independence from Britain

• To address the problems of the weak central government that existed under the Articles of Confederation

• To draft the Declaration of Independence

• To start Shay's Rebellion

Which plan proposed a bicameral (two house) legislature with representation in both houses based on state population for the central government?

• New Jersey Plan

• Virginia Plan

• Great Compromise

• Three-Fifths Compromise

What was the result of the Great Compromise during the Constitutional Convention?

• The establishment of a single-house legislature

• The creation of a bicameral (two houses) legislature with equal representation in the Senate and representation based on population in the House of Representatives

• The decision to have a president with unlimited terms

• The division of government into three branches

Which document serves as the supreme law of the United States and outlines the national frame of government?

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

• U.S. Constitution

• Bill of Rights

What is the primary function of the Legislative Branch of the U.S. government?

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To create laws

• To command the military

Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for enforcing laws?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Congress

What is the main role of the Judicial Branch of the U.S. government?

• To create laws

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To command the military

Who has the power to veto bills passed by Congress?

• The President of the United States

• The Supreme Court

• The Speaker of the House

• The Senate Majority Leader