AG Unit 3 Formative Assessment, 2025-26

Which document is considered the supreme law of the United States and outlines the structure of the national government and the rights of its citizens?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The Constitution

• The Articles of Confederation

The supreme law of the United States, written in 1787, that establishes the structure and powers of the national government is known as:

• Federalist Papers

• Constitution

• Common Law Code

• Magna Carta

What do we call the document created in 1787 that outlines the powers of the federal government and protects the rights of citizens?

• Articles of Confederation

• Emancipation Proclamation

• Constitution

• Civil Rights Act

The Constitution is best described as:

• A list of amendments added after 1800

• A set of court cases interpreting national law

• The plan for dividing power among state governments

• The supreme law that outlines U.S. government structure and citizen rights

Which of the following is a framework for national government powers and citizen protections, established in 1787?

• State Compact

• Congressional Record

• Constitution

• Executive Order

A document written in 1787 to establish the national government and guarantee citizens’ rights is the:

• Mayflower Compact

• Constitution

• Federal Registry

• State of the Union Address

A teacher explains that the current U.S. government operates under a document that provides for separation of powers and guarantees individual rights. Which document is the teacher referring to?

• The Code of Federal Regulations

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Constitution

• The Judiciary Act

A student is researching documents that provide legal frameworks for countries. For the United States, which document best fulfills this purpose?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Constitution

• The Federalist Papers

• The War Powers Resolution

A historian compares the evolution of governing documents. Which one, ratified in 1787, marked a stronger national government and became the foundation for U.S. law?

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution

• The Civil Rights Act

A city council wants to pass a local law but must ensure it does not conflict with the highest legal authority in the country. What document must they consult?

• Their state’s administrative code

• The Constitution

• Local government charter

• The Congressional Budget Act