Founding Documents Quiz

What was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• It gave too much power to the national government.

• It did not allow the government to tax.

• It made it too easy to pass laws.

• It established a strong president.

How many amendments does the US Constitution have?

• 10

• 27

• 50

• 33

What is the first step in the ratification process of the US Constitution?

• Approval by the President

• Approval by a national convention

• Approval by 2/3 of both houses of Congress

• Approval by 3/4 of the state legislatures

What does federalism in the Constitution refer to?

• The power of the federal courts

• The division of power between the national and state governments

• The process of electing federal officials

• The federal budget process

Why is the Bill of Rights important?

• It outlines the structure of the government.

• It grants the government its powers.

• It protects individual liberties against government infringement.

• It lists the duties of government officials.

Under the Articles of Confederation, how many votes did each state have in Congress?

• Proportional to its population

• 1 vote regardless of size

• 2 votes regardless of size

• Votes were allocated based on economic contribution

Which of the following was NOT a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• Lack of a national army

• Inability to regulate trade between states

• The establishment of a strong presidency

• Inability to impose taxes

What does the Tenth Amendment of the US Constitution address?

• Freedom of speech

• Right to bear arms

• Powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution

• Rights of those accused of crimes

How many states needed to ratify the Constitution for it to become effective?

• 7

• 9

• 13

• All of them

Which principle of the Constitution involves sharing power between the central government and state governments?

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty