Constitution Chapter Review

Front

After the Revolutionary War, Americans did not want a powerful national government.

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True

Front

Before the Constitution, most states allowed all white men over 21 who paid taxes to vote.

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False

Front

A cause of Shays' Rebellion is that Farmers had to pay taxes in

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A Specie

Front

Which branch of government existed when the Articles of Confederation was created?

Back

Legislative (congress)

Front

Under the Articles of Confederation, most of the power was where? Options: Legislative branch, the president, the states, national government

Back

the states

Front

What are the first 10 Amendments called? Options: The Constitution, Bill of Rights, Magna Carta, Petition of Rights

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Bill of Rights

Front

In the Bill of Rights, the first amendment protects all but…
Options:
Freedom of Religion
Freedom to Protest
Freedom of Speech

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Right to vote for all

Front

Which is a weakness of the Articles of Confederation? Options: Congress couldn't collect taxes, Lack of control over trade, Provided for no common currency, All of the these

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All of the these

Front

"Right to bear arms" (Gun rights)

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2nd Amendment

Front

Which branch of the U.S. government interprets the laws?

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Judicial