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Constitution and American Government Quiz
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Social Studies
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8th Grade
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Neil Schutte
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In what year was the first written constitution created?
1639
1776
1492
1787
2.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
According to the passage, what was required in many states for a white man to vote after constitutions were expanded? Select 2 (Hint look at Slide 3)
He had to be a landowner
He had to pay taxes
He had to be a government official
He had to be married
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why were Congress's powers limited under the Articles of Confederation? (Hint slide 4)
To increase state power
To protect individual liberties
To raise taxes
To expand military control
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the purpose of sending the Articles of Confederation to each state legislature? (Hint Slide 4)
For translation into different languages
For ratification / official approval
For discussion amongst land owning tax paying men
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an amendment to the Constitution? (Slide 8)
Creating new states.
Removing laws from the Constitution.
Electing new government officials.
Changing or adding to the Constitution.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did the framers of the Constitution include a method for changing or adding to it? (Slide 8)
To allow the government to adapt as changes were needed.
To make the Constitution permanent and unchangeable.
To allow only one branch of government to make changes.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Before a major change to the Constitution can take effect, what fraction of states must approve it?
3/4
2/3
1/2
6/7
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