Social Studies Week 2

1. What is a compact?

• An agreement

• Self-government

• contract

• small document

Why did the pilgrim leaders feel the Mayflower Compact was important?

• 1. Without it, they would be more successful

• 1. It told everyone what to do

• 1. With it, they could pass laws good for a few

• 1. Without it, there would be no order

______________ is the ability of people to pass laws for themselves that benefit all citizens.

• 1. Mayflower Compact

• 1. Self-government

• 1. Pilgrim compact

• 1. Mayflower government

1. How often is the governor elected?

• 1. One year

• 1. Two years

• 1. Four years

• 1. Five years

1. Who was the King of England during the summer of 1776?

• 1. King Williams

• 1. King Harry

• 1. King George III

• 1. King of Wales

How many justices are on the NC Supreme Court?

• 1. Three

• 1. Four

• 1. Seven

• 1. Nine

How many grievances or complaints did the colonists present to the king?

• 1. 25

• 1. 26

• 1. 27

• 1. 28

What defines a city’s boundaries?

• 1. Charter

• 1. Constitution

• 1. Manifest

• 1. Proclamation

1. What is a new rule added to a constitution called?

• 1. Amendment

• 1. Addition

• 1. Paragraph

• 1. Section

How many times has the North Carolina constitution been rewritten?

• 1. None

• 1. Two times

• 1. Three times

• 1. Four times