Constitution Practice Test

What was the first written form of government for the United States?

• Declaration of Independence

• Magna Carta

• Articles of Confederation

• US Constitution

What were the problems with the Articles of Confederation? (select all that apply)

• It gave too much power to the government and it led to corruption.

• There was no executive.

• The government could not tax.

• The government was too limited and could not function effectively.

• The government could not make peace with other countries.

The Preamble to the U.S. Constitution begins with, "We the People of the United States,...

Type out the next 8 words

What were the issues debated at the Constitutional Convention that became known as the Great Compromise? (select all that apply)

• Who would be appointed as president.

• The power of large states vs. the power of small states.

• The amount of representatives that each state would have in the legislature.

• What powers the Judicial Branch would have.

How many members are there in the House of Representatives?

• 435

• 100

• 1

• 9

How many members are there in the Senate?

• 435

• 100

• 1

• 9

How many US presidents are there at one time?

• 435

• 100

• 1

• 9

How many members are in the Supreme Court?

• 435

• 100

• 1

• 9

Who is the leader in the House of Representatives?

• The President

• The Vice President

• The Chief Justice

• Speaker of the House

Who is the leader in the executive branch?

• The President

• The Vice President

• The Chief Justice

• Speaker of the House