U.S. Constitution 101

What was a significant weakness of the central government under the Articles of Confederation?

• It had a strong executive branch.

• Most power was held by the states.

• It could easily collect taxes.

• It had a bicameral legislature.

Which event highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and prompted the Constitutional Convention?

• The Boston Tea Party

• Shay's Rebellion

• The French and Indian War

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

What type of government did the U.S. Constitution establish, where representatives work on behalf of the people?

• Monarchy

• Confederacy

• Republic

• Oligarchy

Besides the Preamble, how many articles does the U.S. Constitution contain?

• Five

• Six

• Seven

• Ten

How did the U.S. Constitution address the problems of the Articles of Confederation?

• By reducing the power of the central government.

• By investing more power in the states.

• By investing more power in the central government.

• By eliminating the legislative branch.

Which article of the U.S. Constitution is the longest and deals with the legislative branch?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Article IV

What type of power is primarily vested in Congress, as outlined in Article I of the Constitution?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Appellate

The U.S. Congress is a bicameral legislature, meaning it consists of two houses. What are these two houses?

• The Senate and the Cabinet

• The House of Representatives and the Supreme Court

• The Senate and the House of Representatives

• The Electoral College and the Senate

Which clause in Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution allows Congress to make laws that are "necessary and proper" for carrying out its enumerated powers?

• Supremacy Clause

• Commerce Clause

• Elastic Clause

• Full Faith and Credit Clause

What is one of the explicit powers of the President of the United States, as outlined in Article II of the Constitution?

• Declaring war

• Coining money

• Serving as Commander-in-Chief of the military

• Establishing inferior courts