American Government and Civics Quiz

What did the Great Compromise establish?

• One-house legislature

• Equal representation for all states

• Bicameral legislature with population-based and equal representation

• Direct election of the president

The Three-Fifths Compromise was primarily about:

• Taxation of goods

• Counting enslaved people for representation

• Voting rights for women

• Trade with foreign nations

What was a consequence of the Three-Fifths Compromise?

• Reduced Southern representation

• Increased Northern influence

• Institutionalized slavery’s political power

• Abolished slavery

Which clause gave Congress power over interstate and international trade?

• Supremacy Clause

• Necessary and Proper Clause

• Commerce Clause

• Elastic Clause

Southern states opposed tariffs because:

• They had no exports

• They relied on imports

• They feared losing trade partners

• Their economy depended on exports

A major weakness of the Articles of Confederation was:

• Strong executive branch

• Power to tax

• No national judiciary

• Ability to regulate commerce

Why was unanimous consent for amendments problematic under the Articles?

• It encouraged compromise

• It made change nearly impossible

• It strengthened federal power

• It protected minority rights

Shays’ Rebellion highlighted:

• The strength of the federal army

• The need for a Bill of Rights

• Weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation

• Support for monarchy

What did the Constitution do to improve government structure?

• Removed state governments

• Created a unicameral legislature

• Established three branches

• Abolished federalism

Which clause addressed trade disputes under the Articles?

• Supremacy Clause

• Commerce Clause

• Full Faith and Credit Clause

• Establishment Clause