WorksheetsEarly American Government Documents Assessment
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What was the primary purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
To declare war on Great Britain
To establish a new form of government
To declare the colonies' independence from Great Britain
To create laws for the new nation
Which document served as the first constitution of the United States?
The Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation
The Constitution
The Bill of Rights
Under the Articles of Confederation, what was a major weakness of the central government?
It had too much power over the states
It couldn't collect taxes directly from citizens
It controlled state militias
It regulated interstate commerce
Who wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence?
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
What significant power did the Constitution give the federal government that was missing from the Articles of Confederation?
The power to tax citizens directly
The power to elect state governors
The power to control state education
The power to declare state holidays
Which principle from the Declaration of Independence states that power comes from the people?
Federalism
Popular sovereignty
Separation of powers
Checks and balances
How many branches of government did the Constitution create?
Two
Four
Three
Five
What was a major problem with the Articles of Confederation during wartime?
A. States could print their own money
B. The government couldn't maintain an army
C. States could make treaties with other nations
D. The government had too many soldiers
Which document begins with "We the People"?
The Articles of Confederation
The Declaration of Independence
The Constitution
The Bill of Rights
What did the Declaration of Independence list?
Rules for the new government
Rights of British citizens
Grievances against King George III
Laws for the colonies
Under the Articles of Confederation, how many votes did each state have in Congress?
Based on population
Two votes
Three votes
One vote
Which power was given to Congress in the Constitution?
To regulate trade between states
To control state elections
To choose state governors
To make state laws
What concept from the Constitution divides power between state and federal governments?
Separation of powers
Checks and balances
Federalism
Popular sovereignty
According to the Declaration of Independence, what are three unalienable rights?
Education, work, and housing
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
Speech, religion, and assembly
Voting, property, and trial by jury
What was required for the Constitution to be ratified?
Approval by all states
Approval by nine states
Approval by the president
Approval by Congress
