Constitution Quick Review

(a)   led Shays' Rebellion.

• Thomas Jefferson
• George Washington
• Daniel Shays
• Benjamin Franklin

What did Shays' Rebellion show about the U.S. government?

• It needed a stronger government to keep order

• It was too powerful

• It was perfect as it was

• It needed more taxes

Match the following historical documents with their descriptions.

• The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution

• The U.S. Constitution

• America's first plan of government

• The Articles of Confederation

• The supreme law of the United States

• The Bill of Rights

• Statement declaring independence from Britain

• The Declaration of Independence

Answer explanation

A major problem with the Articles of Confederation was that (a)  

• The national government was weak!
• The states had no power
• It was too easy to change
• It was too strict

The Constitutional Convention was held in _____

In what year did the Constitutional Convention take place?

• 1787

• 1776

• 1800

• 1791

During a school debate, Jackson stated, ' (a)   leads the Executive branch of the United States government.'

• The President
• The Congress
• The Supreme Court
• The Senate

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Administrative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

The branch of government that includes the Senate and the House of Representatives is (a)  

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial
• Federal

What is the purpose of the checks and balances system?

• To allow the President to make laws

• To divide power between national and state governments

• To ensure no branch gets too powerful

• To evaluate laws