Quiz: Washington State Constitution: Early Debats
Authored by Leslie Heffernan
Social Studies
7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does “suffrage” mean?
The power to manage land
The right to vote
The authority to create laws
The right to free speech
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did some people oppose including women’s suffrage in the Washington State Constitution?
They believed women would refuse to vote.
They feared it would delay Washington’s statehood.
They thought it would make the constitution unpopular.
They wanted more time to debate.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a major issue people in Washington had with railroad companies?
Railroads charged high prices.
Railroads had too much power and influence over government.
Railroads only operated in Eastern Washington.
Railroads had limited land ownership.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of Washington’s three branches of government?
To increase government spending
To give one branch total power
To separate powers and prevent any branch from becoming too powerful
To make laws only for businesses
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does Washington's constitution handle public lands?
It allows businesses to buy lands at any price.
It prohibits public land from being sold below its value.
It restricts public land only to farming.
It bans all private uses of public lands.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did the writers of Washington’s constitution include elected officials in the executive branch?
To reduce corruption by spreading out power
To allow businesses to influence decisions
To make sure only one official had control
To give power to railroad companies
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the “paramount duty” of the state according to Washington’s constitution?
To promote business growth
To provide education for all children
To protect railroad interests
To manage tidelands
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