U.S. Constitution and Government Quiz

Why were the American colonists unhappy with British rule?

• They liked paying taxes

• They felt the British government treated them unfairly

• They wanted a king to make all their decisions

• They had too much power in the British government

What was one major problem with the Articles of Confederation?

• The government could not collect taxes to raise money

• The president had too much power

• The states had no power at all

• The government had too many courts

How did the new U.S. Constitution make sure the government was fair?

• It gave all the power to one leader

• It split the government into three branches to balance power

• It made sure only big states had power

• It allowed states to ignore national laws

Why did the Constitution create two parts of the legislature (Congress)?

• To give big states more power than small states

• To make sure large and small states both had a fair say in making laws

• To let the president decide everything

• To keep the states from having any power

Which events were causes of the American Revolution?

Select THREE correct answers.

–     Federal court system was established was established during whos presidency?

• Thomas Jefferson
• Abraham Lincoln
• John Adams
• George Washington

–     The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution of the United States of America during who's presidency ?

• George Washington
• Thomas Jefferson
• James Madison
• John Adams

Who was Benjamin Banneker

• Benjamin Banneker was a politician in the 19th century.
• Benjamin Banneker was a famous painter.
• Benjamin Banneker was an African American mathematician, astronomer, and author.
• Benjamin Banneker was a renowned chef.

Alexander Hamilton was Secretary of ______________ during who's presidency?

• Defense, Thomas Jefferson
• Treasury, George Washington
• Education, John Adams
• Commerce, Abraham Lincoln

Which is not a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• They had the Magna Carta

• No common currency

• Lack of a national army
• No national tax