US Government Test

Which of the following was NOT a weakness in the Articles of Confederation?

• It could make laws but not pass them.

• It couldn’t collect enough money from states to pay for the war.

• It could only make religious laws.

• It couldn’t put tariffs on imports of British goods without state approval.

Which statement is true about the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution?

• The Constitution only had one branch, whereas the Articles have three.

• The Articles only had one branch, whereas the Constitution has three.

• The Articles were written after the Constitution.

• The Articles were written in 1770 whereas the Constitution was written in 1776.

What was the Three-Fifths Compromise?

• The counting of slaves for the purpose of representation and taxation.

• The counting of representatives for each seat in the Senate.

• The number of members who signed the Constitution.

• The amount of power given to the Legislative Branch.

What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?

• Preamble

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

• Bill of Rights

What was Shays’ Rebellion?

• A rebellion against the British army.

• People opposed to officers entering their homes.

• A series of protests from farmers against tax collections.

• Citizens boycotting the imported goods.

Which TWO statements describe the Legislative Branch?

• Makes sure laws are carried out

• Decides what laws mean

• Makes laws

• Establishes taxes

• Commands the armed forces

Which TWO statements describe the Judicial Branch?

• Makes sure laws are carried out

• Decides what laws mean

• Makes laws

• Interprets if laws are fair

• Commands the armed forces

Which TWO statements describe the Executive Branch?

• Makes sure laws are carried out

• Decides what laws mean

• Establishes taxes

• Interprets if laws are fair

• Commands the armed forces

The _______ is the highest law of the land.

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution

• Articles of Confederation

• Constitutional Convention

_______ is divided into two sections: the Senate and the House of Representatives.

• The Bill of Rights

• The White House

• Congress

• The Supreme Court