Unit 2: U.S. Constitution Articles Assessment

Which article of the Constitution establishes Congress as the law-making body with two chambers?

• Article III

• Article II

• Article I

• Article IV

During the ratification debates, what was the primary demand of the Anti-Federalists?

• Stronger state militias

• Addition of a Bill of Rights

• More power for state governments

• Removal of the presidency

How many essays comprise The Federalist Papers, and who wrote the majority of them?

• 75 essays, mostly by James Madison

• 85 essays, mostly by Alexander Hamilton

• 95 essays, mostly by John Jay

• 65 essays, equally distributed among authors

Which purpose in the Preamble refers to protecting the nation from foreign threats?

• To establish Justice

• To ensure domestic tranquility

• To provide for the common defense

• To promote the general welfare

Under Article III, what is the primary function of the Judicial Branch?

• Creating and passing laws

• Enforcing federal laws

• Conducting foreign policy

• Interpreting federal laws

According to Article V, what fraction of states must ratify a proposed amendment for it to become part of the Constitution?

• Three-fourths

• One-half

• Two-thirds

• One-fourth

Which Article addresses relationships between states and includes the Full Faith and Credit Clause?

• Article VI

• Article II

• Article IV

• Article III

What principle established in Article VI declares the Constitution as the highest law of the land?

• Supremacy Clause

• Oath of Office Clause

• No Religious Test Clause

• Debts Clause

How many states needed to approve the Constitution for it to be ratified?

• Seven states

• Eight states

• Nine states

• All thirteen states

Which group supported the Constitution during the ratification debates?

• Anti-Federalists

• Federalists

• Republicans

• Democrats