Module 6 Citizenship/Constitution Test

What powers did the Articles of Confederation give the national government?

• It could settle conflicts among the states.
• It could make coins.
• Borrow money and make treaties.
• All of the choices are correct.

What was a main reason why the Anti Federalists opposed the Constitution?

• It lacked a bill of rights.
• It allowed slavery to continue.
• It gave large states too much power.
• It did not make the government strong enough.

Which statement best describes a Federalist?

• These people didn't support the Constitution.
• These people wanted the Constitution to be called the Federalist Bill of Rights.
• They were supporters of the Constitution.
• None of the above statements.

What did the Confederation Congress do to strengthen the United States?

• Passed the Land Ordnance of 1785.
• gave more power to the states.
• Limited presidential terms to 20 years.

What agreement stated that each slave would be counted as three-fifths of a person.

• The Black Codes
• The 3 to 5 agreement
• Three fifths Comprise

Which of the following was a series of papers in support of the constitution?

• Papers of constitutional correctness
• Federalist Papers
• The support papers.

Which of the following a system that prevents any branch of government from becoming two powerful?

• Controlled Power Bill
• Check and Balances
• Control Bill

The authors of the Federalist Papers tried to reassure Americans that_____________?

• the new Federal Government would overpower the newly created states.
• the new Federal Government would not overpower the newly created states.
• the new Federal Government would only defend our shores, and borders, and deliver the mail.

What were the official changes called that were added to the Constitution.

• rights
• duties
• amendments
• proclamations

The Bill of Rights could best be described as

• the first ten amendments added to the Constitution to protect citizens' rights.
• a list of all amendments to the US Constitution.
• a compromise between large states and small states.