US Government Test

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Social Studies
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5th Grade
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Kortney Pirrong
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
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.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
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.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
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.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
Preamble
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Bill of Rights
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
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.
6.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
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
7.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
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
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