Constitution by Ducksters

Last updated over 5 years ago

10 questions

Constitution by Ducksters

Last updated over 5 years ago

10 questions

Question 1

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.

Question 2

What state was the first to ratify the Constitution?

Virginia

Maryland

Massachusetts

Delaware

Pennsylvania

Question 3

Who is often called the Father of the Constitution?

James Madison

Thomas Jefferson

James Monroe

George Washington

John Adams

Question 4

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

All persons held as slaves within the rebellious states are, and henceforward shall be free

Question 5

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.

Question 6

How many of the 13 states had to ratify the Constitution before it went into effect?

None, it went into effect immediately after it was written.

7

9

12

13

Question 7

When did the Constitutional Convention first convene?

1776

1777

1780

1785

1787

Question 8

What are the three branches of government that were created by the Constitution?

Executive, Departmental, Judicial

Local, State, Federal

Cabinet, Congress, Senate

Executive, Legislative, Judicial

House, Senate, Supreme Court

Question 9

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.

Question 10

10.

Which of the following is NOT one of the seven articles of the Constitution?

Principal`s Power

Executive Power

Amendments

Judicial Power

State`s Powers and Limits

Question 1

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.

Question 2

What state was the first to ratify the Constitution?

Virginia

Maryland

Massachusetts

Delaware

Pennsylvania

Question 3

Who is often called the Father of the Constitution?

James Madison

Thomas Jefferson

James Monroe

George Washington

John Adams

Question 4

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

All persons held as slaves within the rebellious states are, and henceforward shall be free

Question 5

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.

Question 6

How many of the 13 states had to ratify the Constitution before it went into effect?

None, it went into effect immediately after it was written.

7

9

12

13

Question 7

When did the Constitutional Convention first convene?

1776

1777

1780

1785

1787

Question 8

What are the three branches of government that were created by the Constitution?

Executive, Departmental, Judicial

Local, State, Federal

Cabinet, Congress, Senate

Executive, Legislative, Judicial

House, Senate, Supreme Court

Question 9

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.

Question 10

10.

Which of the following is NOT one of the seven articles of the Constitution?

Principal`s Power

Executive Power

Amendments

Judicial Power

State`s Powers and Limits