The Constitution was the first government set up after defeating the British.
Why was the constitutional convention of the late 1787 called?
To draw up a brand new government.
To declare war on England!
To amend the Articles of Confederation.
What are the first ten amendments to the US Constitution known as?
The Forever Freedoms
The Points of Freedom
The Inalienable Rights
The Bill of Rights
What could the government NOT do, according to the Articles of Confederation?
Collect Taxes
Make Treaties
Conduct Foreign Affairs
Declare War
What infamous compromise settled the "slavery question"?
Which of these rebellions happened under the Articles of Confederation?
The Boston Tea Party
Bacon's Rebellion
The Whiskey Rebellion
Shay's Rebellion
What are the first ten amendments to the US Constitution known as?
One: legislative.
Two: legislative and judicial.
Two: legislative and executive.
Three: legislative, executive and judicial.
How is the US President elected?
Elected by a vote in the Senate.
Through a national popular vote.
Through the electoral college.
Which political party platform did George Washington run on?
The 18th Amendment was the only one that had another amendment to repeal it.
How can Congress overturn a presidential veto?
The 3rd presidential election in 1796 resulted in a president and vice-president in 2 separate parties.
Which constitutional amendment ended slavery?
The 15th Amendment
The 11th Amendment
The 13th Amendment
The 18th Amendment
Which of these rights is NOT guaranteed under the First Amendment?
Right to freedom of press
Right to petition the government
Right to freedom of assembly
Right to Freedom of speech
Can the electoral college reject a candidate and vote their conscience?
Yes, they can however they choose.
Yes, but they may face consequences.
No, they must abide by their state constituents.
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