Democratic Process p. 27

When was the new Constitution adopted by the delegates?

• September 17, 1787

• July 4, 1776

• December 25, 1789

• January 1, 1800

How many states needed to vote in favor of the new Constitution for it to be ratified?

• 5

• 9

• 13

• 7

What did Federalists believe in?

• A strong national government

• A weak national government

• No government at all

• Only state governments

What is one of the president's responsibilities mentioned in the text?

• To declare war

• To appoint people to the Supreme Court

• To write laws

• To collect taxes

Who did President Ronald Reagan appoint to the Supreme Court in 1987?

• John Roberts

• Robert Bork

• Sandra Day O'Connor

• Thurgood Marshall