Constitution Test

What is the Constitution?

• it is the supreme (highest) law of the United States

• A historical document

• A legal case

The Constitution was developed to:

• Establish a framework for government

• Provide a set of laws for the country

• Ensure the rights of citizens

• All of the above

What made the Articles of Confederation weak?

• a weak federal government

• Strong federal government

• a strong tax system

Who met to amend the Articles of Confederation?

• The Constitutional Convention

• The First Congress

• The Second Congress

Why were the delegates against one group holding the power?

• They believed it would lead to another King.

• They thought it would help equality.

• They wanted to avoid conflicts.

Explain checks and balances.

• A system that ensures no single branch of government gains too much power

• A type of physical exercise

• A way to balance a budget

What happened on September 17, 1787?

• The United States Constitution was signed

• The Declaration of Independence was signed

• The Articles of Confederation were adopted

The Bill of Rights is a document with the first ten _______ to the Constitution.

These ten amendments were _______ by the states on December 15, 1791.

• ratified (approved)

• cancelled

• invented

The Bill of Rights includes a variety of _______ for the individual citizen.

• protections
• ratified

• vetos