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 amend the Articles of Confederation.
To declare war on England!
What are the first ten amendments to the US Constitution known as?
The Bill of Rights
The Inalienable Rights
The Points of Freedom
The Forever Freedoms
What could the government NOT do, according to the Articles of Confederation?
Declare War
Make Treaties
Conduct Foreign Affairs
Collect Taxes
What infamous compromise settled the "slavery question"?
Which of these rebellions happened under the Articles of Confederation?
Bacon's Rebellion
The Boston Tea Party
The Whiskey Rebellion
Shay's Rebellion
What are the first ten amendments to the US Constitution known as?
Three: legislative, executive and judicial.
Two: legislative and judicial.
Two: legislative and executive.
One: legislative.
How is the US President elected?
Elected by a vote in the Senate.
Through the electoral college.
Through a national popular vote.
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 13th Amendment
The 18th Amendment
The 11th 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?
No, they must abide by their state constituents.
Yes, they can however they choose.
Yes, but they may face consequences.
