WorksheetsU.S. Constitution Assessment Review
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
A weakness of the Articles of Confederation was that the central government -
was too strong
could not make war
could not pay its bills
took power from the states
What is an amendment?
a resolution by the states
a law passed by Congress
a bill that guarantees a right
a change to the Constitution
The laws of the United States aim to make sure that people -
do what the president says
can do whatever they want to
have different rights than others
are treated equally under the law
Why do we have rules and laws?
to protect us from other people
to protect us from hurting ourselves
to prevent businesses from hurting us
all of the above
Globalization led to
the economies of the world becoming connected
more people moving back to farms
the use of electricity in cities in the United States
railroads becoming a common type of transportation
Why did the states call a Constitutional Convention?
to write state constitutions
to organize political parties
to break away from Great Britain
to improve the Articles of Confederation
Why is the Bill of Rights important?
It makes sure people follow the laws
It makes sure that everyone has a job
It lists the freedoms of people in the United States
It says what government the United States will have
Whose main job is to make laws?
Congress
governor
president
Supreme Court
What part of the government is responsible for collecting taxes?
Army
Senate
Treasury
Supreme Court
The Constitution gives the government the ability to
create money
borrow money
makes laws about trade
all of the above
