Quizizz Quizs: The U.S. Constitution Unit Assessment

How were enslaved people counted as part of the population when deciding the number of representatives for a state?

• All enslaved people were counted.

• Three-fifths of the number of enslaved people was added to the population.

• Enslaved people were not counted at all.

• Enslaved were allowed to vote and be elected to represent each state.

Answer explanation

Enslaved people were counted using the Three-Fifths Compromise, which stipulated that three-fifths of the enslaved population would be added to a state's total population for representation purposes.

13. Which of the following is TRUE about Shay's Rebellion?

• A. Plantation owners in Georgia revolted because they didn't want to pay taxes on enslaved people.

• B. Farmers in Massachusetts, many of whom were Revolutionary War veterans, had high debts and revolted because they were owed back combat salary from the government.

• C. Tobacco farmers in Virginia rebelled because of the new French tax on American tobacco products.

• D. Fishermen in Massachusetts and Connecticut rebelled against the government because of new federal limits on fishing.

Answer explanation

Choice B is correct. Shay's Rebellion involved Massachusetts farmers, many of whom were Revolutionary War veterans, protesting high debts and the lack of payment for their military service.

People who chose to support the new Constitution were called...

• Whigs

• Democrats

• Republicans

• Federalists

Answer explanation

People who supported the new Constitution were known as Federalists. They advocated for a strong central government and were instrumental in the ratification of the Constitution.

What does Article III of the Articles of Confederation promise to member states?

• Protection from attacks.

• Guaranteed liberties.

• A "league of friendship."

• All of the above

Answer explanation

Article III of the Articles of Confederation establishes a "league of friendship" among states, promising mutual protection from attacks and guaranteeing certain liberties, thus encompassing all the options provided.

To amend the Constitution, it takes.....

• 1/2 of Congress to Propose and 2/3rds of States to Ratify

• 2/3rds of Congress to Propose and 1/2 of States to Ratify

• 3/4ths of Congress to Propose and 2/3rds of States to Ratify

• 2/3rds of Congress to Propose and 3/4ths of States to Ratify

Answer explanation

To amend the Constitution, it requires 2/3rds of Congress to propose an amendment and 3/4ths of the states to ratify it. This ensures a broad consensus for any changes to the foundational legal document.

What was the relationship between the Articles of Confederation and taxes?

• Congress had the right to tax citizens.

• Congress had no right to tax citizens, which was a problem for the new country.

• Congress took 20% of all state taxes for the National Bank.

• The Executive Branch had the sole power to tax citizens.

Answer explanation

The correct choice highlights that Congress had no right to tax citizens under the Articles of Confederation, which created significant financial challenges for the new country, limiting its ability to raise revenue.

10. What are the three branches of government as established by the United States Constitution?

• A. Executive, administrative, judicial

• B. Executive, legislative, judicial

• C. Judicial, executive, Federal

• D. Judicial, representative, and legal

Answer explanation

The three branches of government established by the United States Constitution are the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches. This structure ensures a separation of powers, making option B the correct choice.

What was the original purpose of the Constitutional Convention?

• To rewrite the Declaration of Independence

• To rewrite the Articles of Confederation

• To write the Treaty of Paris

• To elect the first president

Answer explanation

The original purpose of the Constitutional Convention was to address the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, leading to the creation of a stronger federal government, not to rewrite the Declaration of Independence or elect a president.

Which house of Congress has it's numbers based on the population of a state?

• Senate

• House of Representatives

Answer explanation

The House of Representatives allocates its members based on the population of each state, meaning states with larger populations have more representatives. In contrast, the Senate has two members from each state regardless of size.

17. Which if the following is TRUE about the amendments to the U.S. Constitution?

• A. The first ten are known as the Bill of Rights.

• B. The Framers of the Constitution knew that they could not write the perfect document and that things in the country would change over time, so they added the ability to amend the document in the future.

• C. Many were added in order to guarantee civil liberties for American citizens.

• D. All of the above

Answer explanation

All statements are true: the first ten amendments are the Bill of Rights (A), the Framers included the amendment process for future changes (B), and many amendments protect civil liberties (C). Thus, D is correct.