Constitution Test

Which statement best characterizes the purpose of the U.S. Constitution?

• a temporary alliance between states for mutual defense

• outlines the authority of the President to govern the nation

• defines the structure and responsibilities of the government

• enumerates all the personal freedoms of citizens

James Madison's plan called for a strong, central government made up of 3 branches including...

• a military branch with an Army and Navy

• a space exploration branch with astronauts

• a states' branch made up of Washington, DC

• a legislative branch made up of a Congress with two houses

What is the primary role of the Judicial Branch in the government?

• create legislation

• interpret the law

• implement policies

The main function of the Executive Branch is to

• Make Laws

• Interpret laws

• Enforce laws

What is the primary role of the Legislative Branch?

• Create laws

• Interpret laws

• Implement laws

What is the reason for the system of checks and balances?

• branches can balance the power of the others by stopping an action.

• powers are shared between the state and federal governments

• the government is divided into 3 branches

What is one of the goals mentioned in the Preamble for establishing the Constitution?

• To ensure peace and freedom for all citizens

• To form a more perfect union

After Shay's rebellion, America decided that--

• They needed a stronger national government
• Give farmers more money
• They needed a weaker national government
• farmers need more land

Who led the farmers against the government of Massachusetts?

• Daniel Shays
• the Government
• all of the farmers were leaders
• Thomas Hobbes

The initial governing document of the United States was known as  _________ .

• the US Constitution

• the Bill of Rights

• the Articles of Confederation

• the Declaration of Independence