Quiz on the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution

Quiz on the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution

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Maria Laudicina

Social Studies

7th Grade

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Our new nation under the Articles of Confederation (AOC) was experiencing many difficulties. Name at least two problems experienced under the AOC.

Did not have power over states, no taxes

Strong central government, high taxes

Too much power over states, no debt

No representation, high tariffs

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did so many people originally support the Articles of Confederation?

It promised a strong central government

It was similar to having a king

It allowed for state independence

It was easy to amend

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

For what purpose were the Land Ordinance of 1785 and the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 created?

To establish a national bank

To raise money for the new government

To create a federal army

To build new roads

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why were the Federalist Papers written?

To oppose the US Constitution

To support the ratification of the US Constitution

To create a new form of government

To declare independence from Britain

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the US Constitution describe?

The history of the United States

The structure and purpose of government

The rights of British citizens

The laws of the state of New York

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Name two features of the United States House of Representatives.

Equal representation for each state

Representation based on population

Six-year terms

Two-year terms

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the Bill of Rights added to the US Constitution?

To increase federal power

To protect individual liberties

To establish a monarchy

To create a new currency

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Define Federalism.

A system where power is divided between national and state governments

A system where the national government has all the power

A system where state governments have all the power

A system where power is divided between three branches

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a Veto and how does it work?

A power to pass laws

A power to reject a decision or proposal

A power to declare war

A power to appoint judges

10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the Supreme Court case of Marbury v. Madison (1803) important?

It established the power of the President

It gave the Supreme Court power to declare laws unconstitutional

It created the Bill of Rights

It ended the Revolutionary War

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