U.S. Government Quiz

What was the first written national plan of government for the United States?

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

What did the Great Compromise create?

• Two political parties

• Three branches of government

• A single house of Congress

• A new national currency

Which two houses were created by the Great Compromise?

• The Senate and The House of Representatives

• The Supreme Court and The Senate

• The House of Commons and The House of Lords

• The Executive and The Legislative

How many Senators does each state have?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What was the Three-fifths Compromise about?

• Counting slaves as full citizens

• Counting every five slaves as three people

• Allowing three-fifths of states to vote

• Reducing taxes by three-fifths

Who supported the Constitution and wanted a strong national government?

• Anti-Federalists

• Federalists

• Loyalists

• Confederates

What did the Anti-Federalists want added to the Constitution?

• A new national anthem

• A Bill of Rights

• A third house of Congress

• A stronger executive branch

What are the first ten amendments of the Constitution called?

• The Preamble

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Bill of Rights

• The Federalist Papers

What does the term "ratify" mean?

• Reject

• Approve

• Amend

• Debate

What was the main concern of the Anti-Federalists regarding the national government?

• It was too weak

• It was too strong

• It was too democratic

• It was too expensive