M-US Constitution TEST

What was the name of the very first constitution of the USA?

What are two strengths of the Articles of Confederation?

What is one weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

What was Shay's Rebellion?

• A protest of former Marines
• A protest of farmers over land taxes.
• A protest over the right for women to vote.

What is the job of the legislative branch?

• create laws
• determine if laws are constitutional
• enforce laws

What is the job of the executive branch?

• create laws
• determine if laws are constitutional
• enforce laws

What is the job of the judicial branch?

• create laws
• determine if laws are constitutional
• enforce laws

Who was the "Father of the Constitution"?

• Alexander Hamilton
• James Madison
• George Washington

Who was George Mason? think- Federalist or Anti-federalist? What did he add to the Constitution?

What are the separation of powers? Make sure to name all branches of the government formed under the Constitution.