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Constitution Quiz Bowl #1
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Quiz 1: History of the Constitution #constitution
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1
The stated purpose of the delegates to the Constitutional Convention of 1787 was to
Eliminate the growth of the institution slavery
Write a new plan for the government
Reform the Articles of Confederation
Construct a more democratic form of government
2
Which of the following ideas did the Framers of the Constitution borrow from Native Americans?
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
Civilian control of the military
All of the above
3
In which city was the Constitutional Convention held?
Washington DC
Philadelphia
Boston
New York City
4
How many members did the House of Representatives have in 1789?
50
65
130
100
5
How many states were required to Ratify the Constitution?
7
9
13
11
6
How many total amendments have been added to the Constitution?
10
27
23
17
7
Which power is reserved to the states (and not given to the federal government)?
To Print Money
To Give Driver's Licenses
To Declare War
To Make Treaties
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From what country did the US declare Independence?
Great Britain
France
Spain
Portugal
9
The census is taken every
five years
ten years
two years
eight years
10
Which of the following Framer is NOT a likely author of the Federalist Papers?
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
John Marshall
James Madison
11
What year was the constitution written?
1945
1787
1924
1776
12
Representatives from 12 of 13 states attended the Constitutional Convention. Who didn't come?
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Virginia
Connecticut
13
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
James Madison
Betsy Ross
14
Art. 1, Sec. 8 lists topics on which Congress can pass laws. What is the last item on the list?
Post Offices and Post Roads
Commerce Clause
Necessary and Proper Clause
Declarations of War
15
What are the first words of the Constitution?
We the People ...
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness ...
When in the course of human events ...
In order to form a more perfect union...
16
Who presided over the Constitutional Convention?
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
George Washington
James Monroe
17
When the Federal Government conducts the census, which of the following groups are NOT counted?
Non-Citizens
All are counted
Prisoners
Homeless people
18
Which of the following part of the government is the most responsible to the people?
The Bureaucracy
The House of Representatives
The Supreme Court
The Senate
19
How many members of the Supreme Court does the Constitution say we must have?
7
6
It's not specified
9
20
Citizens have special duties and obligations. Which of the following can only citizens do?
Vote in federal elections
Run for federal office
All of the above
Serve on a jury
