The Constitution Primary Source Analysis

What are the requirements to be a member of the House of Representatives?

• Must be at least 25 years old

• Must be a citizen for at least 7 years

• Must be at least 35 years old

• Must be a citizen for at least 10 years

• Must live in the state that they are running to represent

How many senators does each state get and how often must they run for re-election?

• two senators/ every six years

• 1 senator/ every 4 years

• two senators/ 8 years

• The number of senators is determined by population and re-election is not necessary since it is a lifelong appointment

According to Article 4, How is the United States promising to help each state?

• The U.S. will be a republic that will protect states from foreign invasions and domestic threats

• The U.S. will protect natural rights to life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness

• The U.S. will protect freedom of speech and freedom of religion

• The U.S. will re-establish the Articles of Confederation to limit its own power.

According to Article 2, how does the legislature "check" the president?

• The senate must approve any treaties the president makes with foreign countries

• The senate must approve the president's supreme court nominations

• The senate has the right to overturn presidential election if they do not approve of presidential candidate

• The senate can pass laws without the executive branch (president's signature)

What year was Articles of Confederation written?

• 1777

• 1776

• 1783

• 1787

When was the Articles of Confederation Ratified by all states?

• 1777

• 1776

• 1781

• 1783

Which plan created a two-house legislature, a compromise between big states and small states?

• Virginia Plan

• Albany Plan

• Connecticut Plan

• New Jersey Plan

How many states had to ratify the Constitution in order for it to become law?

• 9

• 10

• 7

• 13

What was the solution for those who were still worried the Constitution gave the government too much power?

• Connecticut Plan

• Bill of Rights

• Re-enact the Articles of Confederation

• Direct Democracy

What did the Federalists Papers accomplish?

• convinced people the Articles of Confederation should be reinstituted

• convinced people the Constitution was a good idea

• convinced colonists to join the Revolution

• argued against a federal government