Constitution Quiz

How did the Three-Fifths compromise support slavery?

• It established that enslaved people were not equal to free people when determining representation.

• It confirmed that the federal government would be the authority relating to slavery.

• It allowed states to lower their tax rate by adding up the total of all persons living the in state.

• It determined that enslaved people could not be taxed by the states.

Based on the excerpt, how did the Great Compromise help this governmental structure?

• By settling the issues over rights in the North

• By settling the issues between Federalists and Anti-Federalists

• By settling the issue over taxation

• By settling the issues between large and small states

Why did the Constitutional Convention agree to the Three-Fifths Compromise?

• To settle debates over the issue of counting the enslaved population for representation

• To settle debates over the issue of abolishing the importation of enslaved people

• To create a government based on the principle of federalism

• To create a government with a bicameral legislature

Which principle in the US Constitution is MOST closely related to the rights in this list?

• Separation of governmental powers

• Justice through judicial review

• Funding of government through tariffs

• Protection of individual liberties

Which historic document had the greatest influence on the first 10 amendments to the Constitution

• The English Bill of Rights

• The Mayflower Compact

• The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

• The Articles of Confederation

Which of these is a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• The one house legislature was based on population

• The central government had too much power

• States coined their own money

• Slavery was banned in the Northwest Territory

Which weakness is associated with the Articles of Confederation?

• All states had to approve amendments

• Slavery was banned in the Northwest territory

• The central government held too much power

• Slavery was banned in the Northwest Territory

Which statement shows how this grievance was addressed in the US Constitution?

• Congress may override a Presidential veto

• Congress may ratify amendments

• The House of Representatives introduces tax bills

• The Senate may vote to turn down treaties

Which example reflects the constitutional principle of limited government?

• People are governed by state and national laws

• Cruel punishments and excessive fines are prohibited

• Only Congress can make laws

• People can serve in the military

Which example reflects the constitutional principle of federalism?

• People are governed by state and national laws

• Cruel punishments and excessive fines are prohibited

• Only Congress can make laws

• People can serve in the military