Understanding the Constitution: Key Quiz Insights and Answers
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[02] Quiz: The Constitution - Results Attempt 1 of 2 Written Jul 24, 2021 11:16 AM - Jul 24, 2021 11:58 AM Attempt Score Overall Grade (Highest Attempt) Question 1 What was the original purpose of the Constitutional Convention? b) To revise the Articles of Confederation ¢) To add new states to the United States d) To figure out what to do with the lands to the West Question 2 80 /100 - 80 % 80 /100 -80 % 0/ 5 points 5/ 5 points During the Constitutional Convention, what was the main disagreement involving slavery? ‘ a) How to count slaves in terms of representation and taxation b) Whether or not to allow slavery in Northern states ¢) Whether or not to abolish slavery d) Whether or not to grant citizenship to slaves Question 3 5/ 5 points
What role did Shay’s rebellion play in the making of the Constitution? a) It convinced leaders that the nation needed more territory to the West. ' b) |t convinced leaders of a need for a military controlled by each state. @ () It helped convince American leaders that the central government under the Articles of Confederation was too weak. ' d) It helped convince American leaders that the central government under the Articles of Confederation was too strong. Question 4 5/ 5 points Where in the Constitution is the legislative branch of the United States established? LB Article | - b) Article Il <) Article IV ~d) Article Il Question 5 5/ 5 points What level of government did the Bill of Rights originally apply to? " a) Local ® b) Federal c) State - d) Only Northern States Question 6 5/ 5 points What compromise came out of the fight over how to count slaves for purposes of taxation and representation?
a) The Three-Fifths Compromise b) The Slavery Compromise ) The Virginia Plan d) The Great Compromise Question 7 5/ 5 points If a police officer were to ask to search your home, what amendment to the Constitution would protect you from unreasonable search? a) 15t Amendment b) 29 Amendment ' ©) 5th Amendment L ) 4 Amendment Question 8 5/ 5 points Who selects federal judges? a) Federal judges are selected by Congress. b) The people elect federal judges. ¢) The president appoints judges; the Senate gets no say in the matter. L d) The president appoints judges; the Senate confirms. Question 9 5/ 5 points Why did the federal government under the Articles of Confederation have difficulty raising money?
L) It couldn’t levy taxes. b Taxes were illegal. ' €) Britain was demanding was reparations. . d) The country was in a deep economic depression. Question 10 5/ 5 points If you were accused of a crime and put on trial, what amendment to the Constitution would protect you from being forced to be a witness against yourself? ® 6t Amendment b) 7th Amendment - ©) 15t Amendment -~ d) 3rd Amendment Question 11 5/ 5 points What plan proposed during the Constitutional Convention would create a bicameral legislature? a) The Virginia Plan ' b) The New Jersey Plan ~ ©) The New York Plan ® J The Connecticut Plan Question 12 5/ 5 points Why are amendments to the Constitution rare?
' a) Amendments are only allowed to be added once every ten years. " b) Americans don't want to change the Constitution. e ¢) The amendment process requires a large majority of states to agree to changes. d) The amendment process was closed down after the Cold War. Question 13 0/ 5 points Why did leaders in the United States feel the Articles of Confederation needed to be changed or replaced? b) The Articles had a weakness in handling foreign policy. <) The Articles gave too much power to the national government. d) The Articles provided too much power to diplomats. Question 14 0/ 5 points According to the Constitution as it was first put in place, what was the only federal office to be elected through direct popular election? ) Federal judges b) The Senate - ©) The House of Representatives L The Presidency-. Question 15 5/ 5 points In American government, what role does the president have in law making?
~a) The president can filibuster laws. ' b) The president can interpret laws. ' €) The president can introduce legislation. ® J) The president can veto acts of Congress. Question 16 0/ 5 points With the ratification of the Constitution in the United States, who had the power to select us senators? - a) The President ' b) state legislatures -€Fhe-commen-voters— - d) The judicial branch Question 17 5/ 5 points What group of founding fathers was in favor of ratifying the Constitution and a stronger national government? ) a} Whigs @ 1) Federalists ") Patriots d) Anti-Federalists Question 18 5/ 5 points
The requirement for a search warrant before police can search a house would be part of what amendment to the Constitution? ® 4th b) 1st ¢) 2nd d) 3rd Question 19 5/ 5 points What plan proposed during the Constitutional Convention would favor large population states in terms of representation? ® a) The Virginia Plan b) The New York Plan ¢) The New Jersey Plan d) The Connecticut Plan Question 20 5/ 5 points If a state were to pass a law banning a certain type of firearm, what amendment to the Constitution would be cited to fight against such a law in court? a) 4th b) 8th L ) 2nd d) 3rd