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Constitutional Convention quiz
Authored by Emerald Sharp
Social Studies
8th Grade
SS 8 covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which colonial document served as a model for the establishment of self-government under the Articles of Confederation?
English Bill of Rights
Magna Carta
Mayflower Compact
Virginia Plan
Answer explanation
The Magna Carta served as a model for the establishment of self-government under the Articles of Confederation.
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SS 8.15B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes a main effect of Shays' Rebellion?
It sowed the flexibility of the Articles of Confederation to deal with regional problems.
It provided a strong argument that the central government should not be allowed to tax the states.
It proved that state militias could not effectively maintain public safety.
It led to support for a stronger central government and the writing of a new constitution.
Answer explanation
It led to support for a stronger central government and the writing of a new constitution.
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SS 8.1A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the Great Compromise address different needs?
It established a government system that spread powers between both the central government and the states.
It created the Supreme Court to ensure that all states had equal political power.
It imposed taxes on slaveholders while protecting the future of the slave trade.
It allowed both small and large states to have fair representation in Congress.
Answer explanation
The Great Compromise allowed both small and large states to have fair representation in Congress by creating a bicameral legislature with the House of Representatives based on population and the Senate with equal representation for all states.
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SS 8.4D
SS 8.29C
4.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Categorize each branch with it's ability to check on the other branches.
Groups:
(a) Legislative
,
(b) Executive
,
(c) Judicial
Can override vetoes
Can determine acts unconstituional
Can determine laws unconstitutional
Can veto bills
Can reject nominations
Can nominate judges
Can impeach the president
Can impeach judges
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SS 8.4D
SS 8.29C
5.
FILL IN THE BLANKS QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What principle of the government does this diagram illustrate?
(a)
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Articles of Confederation and the US Constitution were alike in that both provided for --
a strong executive branch
a separation of powers in the national government
a federal form of government
a Supreme Court
Answer explanation
Both the Articles of Confederation and the US Constitution provided for a federal form of government, allowing for a division of power between the national and state governments.
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SS 8.15D
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