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WorksheetsConstitution Unit Test
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
Who was the president of the Constitutional Convention?
George Washington
George Mason
James Madison
Ben Franklin
The Articles of Confederation were our nation's first ______.
Bill of Rights
Plan for government
Declaration of War
Under the Articles of Confederation, who had the most power?
the states
the federal government
the English government
What was the event that showed the need for a strong federal government?
Constitutional Convention
The Starving Time
Shay's Rebellion
Boston Tea Party
The head of this branch of government is the Commander-in-Chief of our nation's military.
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
This branch of government creates laws for the United States.
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
Members of this branch of government serve for life or until they retire.
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
Each branch has a little power over the other branches. This ensures that no branch becomes too powerful. This system is called ________.
Separation of Powers
Branch Power Checks
Checks and Balances
The President is in charge of all three branches of government. True or False?
True
False
During the Constitutional Convention, I believed that a strong federal government was a dangerous idea. I was worried this type of government would not protect the rights of individuals. I am _____________.
a Federalist
an Antifederalist
During the Constitutional Convention, I believed that a strong federal government was the best form of government for the new United States. I am ___________.
a Federalist
an Antifederalist
I argued for a strong, central government and I wrote the Bill of Rights. I am called the "Father of the Constitution. Who am I?
Ben Franklin
James Madison
George Washington
Gouverneur Morris
In the Preamble to the Constitution, what is the meaning of, "We the People of the United States?"
We, the people living in the United States
To make our union of states stronger
We want to make sure there is justice for all people of the U.S.
We want to make the U.S. a good place to live
In the Preamble to the Constitution, what is the meaning of, "establish justice?"
We want to defend the U.S. against all enemies
To make our union of states stronger
We want to make sure there is justice for all people of the U.S.
We that are living in the U.S. now and all of the people who will come after us
In the Preamble to the Constitution, what is the meaning of, "provide for the common defense?"
We, the people living in the U.S.
We want to defend the U.S. against all enemies
We want to make the U.S. a good place to live
Make sure the states and all people in our country get along with each other
Large states preferred the _________ plan because it based representation numbers on the population of each state.
Virginia
New Jersey
Small states preferred the __________ Plan because each state received equal representation.
Virginia
New Jersey
The Great Compromise was an agreement that there would be a two house Congress. One would be based on population numbers from each state and the other would receive two representatives from each state. What are the names of these TWO houses? SELECT TWO ANSWERS
The House of Representatives
The Government House
the Senate
The Congress House
Select all of the rights protected by the FIRST Ammendment.
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Press
Freedom to Assemble
Freedom to Petition
Freedom of Religion
The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution to protect the rights of __________.
people living in England
U.S. citizens
people living outside the U.S.
