Quiz for The Three Branches of Government

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Question 1
Multiple-choice

What happened when Congress pledged to add the Bill of Rights to the Constitution?

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The Constitution replaced the Articles of Confederation.

Many states signed the Constitution.

people who were unhappy with the Constitution

Congress could not pass laws to collect taxes.

Question 2
Multiple-choice

What was the original purpose of teh Constitutional Convention?

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"A republic, if you can keep it."

to revise the Articles of Confederation

Congress could not pass laws to collect taxes.

The Constitution replaced the Articles of Confederation.

Question 3
Multiple-choice

To control all laws in the states is not a major goal of the Constitution? True or False

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True

Senate

"A republic, if you can keep it."

Federalists

Question 4
Multiple-choice

What caused Shay's Rebellion?

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Massachusetts property taxes were hard on farmers.

"A republic, if you can keep it."

people who were unhappy with the Constitution

checks and balances

Question 5
Multiple-choice

There are two members from each state in the _____.

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True

yes

Federal

Senate

Question 6
Multiple-choice

In a ___________each side gives up something to reach an agreement.

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Bill of Rights

ratify

Federalists

compromise

Question 7
Multiple-choice

An addition or change is known as a(n)________________.

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delegate

Bill of Rights

amendment

Federalists

Question 8
Multiple-choice

The _______ from my state comes from my town.

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checks and balances

The government had only one branch.

delegate

Bill of Rights

Question 9
Multiple-choice

Describe the government under the Articles of Confederation.

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Massachusetts property taxes were hard on farmers.

Congress could not pass laws to collect taxes.

checks and balances

"A republic, if you can keep it."

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