Unit 1 Chapter 2 Test. Bayou Bridges. 3rd

Which document is the first form of government for the United States?

• Constitution

• Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

What did James Madison believe was the main flaw with the original U.S. central government?

• It did not protect people’s rights

• Congress did not have enough power

• It could not protect the country from outsiders

• The states could not make their own decisions

What did the Virginia Plan propose? Select THREE correct answers.

• The new constitution should include a bill of rights

• The central government should provide for the people’s welfare

• The central government should have more power than under the Articles of Confederation

• States should be responsible for funding the military

• The central government should protect against foreign enemies

How is power divided in a federal government?

• Power is divided between the central government and the states

• Power is held by the voting public and government leaders

• Power is held only by the central government

• Power is held only by the individual states

What did the delegates discuss at the Constitutional Convention? Select TWO answers.

• The process of electing leaders

• That all people are created equal

• The structure of the central government

• The rights held by citizens of the United States

Which amendment gives you the right to say what you think without getting in trouble by the government?

• Fifth Amendment

• First Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

Why does the Constitution enforce the separation of powers (hint: checks and balances)?

• balance work evenly among branches of government

• keep government leaders from staying in their positions too long

• make sure no one branch becomes too powerful

• keep state governments and the central government from sharing duties

What happens if a state law disagrees with the Constitution?

• A new law is created

• The state law is followed

• The Constitution is followed

• The Constitution is amended

Which phrase from the preamble tells the reader who made the Constitution?

• "provide for the common defense"

• "We the People of the United States"

• "in Order to form a more perfect Union"

• "do ordain and establish this Constitution"

WRITING: WHAT CHALLENGES WERE INVOLVED WHEN CREATING A NEW CONSTITUTION?

DIRECTIONS: MUST WRITE ATLEAST 5 SENTENCES