Mr. B Civics Fundamentals of the Constitution Test

What is the key part of the definition of a constitution

• Its an agreement
• The CITIZENS GIVE POWER to the Government
• It establishes Law and Order

Which is not a part to a constitution?

• Preamble
• Government Structure
• Roles of Citizens
• Rulers Decree

The New Jersey Plan called for equal representation in congress. Who favored this?

• Large States
• Small States

The Virginia Plan Called for Representation proportional to population. Who favored this?

• Large States
• Small States

What do we call the compromise that created two branches of Congress one with equal representation and the other with proportional representation?

• The 3/5th compromise
• The congressional compromise
• The Great Compromise

How is Congressional Representation for a state determined in the house of representatives?

• 2 per state
• In proportion to the states population
• The Governor of the State Appoints them
• None of the above

The Idea that government should be shared between the state and federal governments is called?

• Federalism
• Balance of powers
• System of checks and balances

Which powers were given to the Federal government?

• Delegated
• Reserved
• Concurrent

Which powers are held by both the state and federal government??

• Delegated
• Reserved
• Concurrent

Which of these is an example of a power reserved for the states.

• Education and schools
• Declaring war
• Regulating Trade