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Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
Which of the following statements best describes the United States Constitution?
A document declaring the independence of the United States from Britain.
The basis for the federal government and the highest form of law in the United States.
A series of treaties with other countries such as France, Britain, Russia, Germany, and China.
A statement that people recite while saluting the Flag.
Who is often called the Father of the Constitution?
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
James Monroe
George Washington
John Adams
Which of the following lines is part of the Preamble to the Constitution?
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union
What was the Great Compromise?
This described how different branches of the government would work together so one branch would not become too powerful.
This was when the delegates of the Constitutional Convention agreed that the Senate would have two seats per state while the number of representatives in the House would be determined on the state`s population.
This was when Britain and France signed the treaty agreeing that the United States was a free and independent country.
A document describing the laws and structure of the federal government.
How many of the 13 states had to ratify (approve) the Constitution before it went into effect?
None, it went into effect immediately after it was written.
7
9
12
13
What are the three branches of government that were created by the Constitution?
Executive, Departmental, Judicial
House, Senate, Supreme Court
Cabinet, Congress, Senate
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
What was the problem with the Articles of the Confederation?
The federal government had no money.
Soldiers were deserting because they were not being paid.
Foreign countries were upset because the United States could not pay its debts.
The country was becoming weak because it had little power or money.
All of the above.
The 3/5 Compromise settled the argument of _____________.
Borders of states
Representation in the Senate
How enslaved people should be counted for representation
How much taxes people should pay
How many amendments are included in the Bill of Rights?
Just the 1st
3
5
The first 10
Which of the following describes the Bill of Rights?
A document that insures the basic freedoms of the citizens of the United States.
A document that limits the powers and controls of the government.
A document that protects the freedom of religion and speech.
All of the above.
None of the above.
