Constitutional Quiz...
When I heard that High School students knew little of the Constitution of the United States of America, and thought that we didn't have or need rights; I thought that this is a very dangerous time for the United States. What is being taught to them in their History classes? What do we as adults know about the Constitution? Take the quiz and on Thursday we will see where you stand on Constitutional Knowledge and take your ideas of what we should do to educate these students to better understand their heritage they stand to inherit.
1. Why was the Constitution written?
a. It was written because there was nothing better to do.
b. The founding Fathers wanted a Government to dictate control of the peoples lives.
c. It was written to replace the Articles of Confederation, To create a Stronger central government to protect the peoples rights.
d. It was thrown together, just to have something to argue about.
2. What was the Original Purpose of the Constitutional Convention?
a. To have some beer, girls, and party hearty dude!
b. To revise and amend the Articles of Confederation.
c. A discussion on how to take over the world.
3. Who was the president of the convention?
a. Benjamin Franklin
b. Spuds McKenzie
c. George Washington
d.Patrick Henry
4. What are the three branches of government in the Constitution?
a. Republican, Democrat, and Independent.
b. Beer, Wine, and Whiskey.
c. Executive, Legislative, and Judicial.
d. Conservitive, Liberal, and Anarchist.
5. Who ordains and establishes the Constitution of the United States of America?
a. We the Dictataorship.
b. We the Junta.
c. We the Government.
d. We the People of the United States of America.
6. Why wouldn't Massechusetts Govoner John Hancock give his states Support to the proposed Constitution?
a. There was no provision for absolute power for the government.
b. He wouldn't support the Constitution unless there was a bill of rights to protect the citizens from Federal tyranny and to guarentee civil liberties.
c. Because God didn't give the constitution his blessing.
d. It didn't include the Ten Commandments.
e. a, c, and d.
7. Where in the Constitution of the United States of America, does it say there is a separation of church and state?
a. In the First Amendment.
b. In Article IV
c. In Article II
d. None of the above.
8. list all ten admendments of the original "Bill of Rights" please use the original wording as presented to congress for voting. (cut and paste is allowable)
9. How long did it take for all thirteen States to ratify the Constitution of the United States ot America?
a. Three years
b. One year
c. Six days
d. Ten Years
10. Essay : In three paragraphs Describe the functions of each branch of the federal government and how that Branch affects the system of check and balances. (cut and Paste is NOT allowable must bein your own words)
Good Luck
Evan
1. Why was the Constitution written?
a. It was written because there was nothing better to do.
b. The founding Fathers wanted a Government to dictate control of the peoples lives.
c. It was written to replace the Articles of Confederation, To create a Stronger central government to protect the peoples rights.
d. It was thrown together, just to have something to argue about.
2. What was the Original Purpose of the Constitutional Convention?
a. To have some beer, girls, and party hearty dude!
b. To revise and amend the Articles of Confederation.
c. A discussion on how to take over the world.
3. Who was the president of the convention?
a. Benjamin Franklin
b. Spuds McKenzie
c. George Washington
d.Patrick Henry
4. What are the three branches of government in the Constitution?
a. Republican, Democrat, and Independent.
b. Beer, Wine, and Whiskey.
c. Executive, Legislative, and Judicial.
d. Conservitive, Liberal, and Anarchist.
5. Who ordains and establishes the Constitution of the United States of America?
a. We the Dictataorship.
b. We the Junta.
c. We the Government.
d. We the People of the United States of America.
6. Why wouldn't Massechusetts Govoner John Hancock give his states Support to the proposed Constitution?
a. There was no provision for absolute power for the government.
b. He wouldn't support the Constitution unless there was a bill of rights to protect the citizens from Federal tyranny and to guarentee civil liberties.
c. Because God didn't give the constitution his blessing.
d. It didn't include the Ten Commandments.
e. a, c, and d.
7. Where in the Constitution of the United States of America, does it say there is a separation of church and state?
a. In the First Amendment.
b. In Article IV
c. In Article II
d. None of the above.
8. list all ten admendments of the original "Bill of Rights" please use the original wording as presented to congress for voting. (cut and paste is allowable)
9. How long did it take for all thirteen States to ratify the Constitution of the United States ot America?
a. Three years
b. One year
c. Six days
d. Ten Years
10. Essay : In three paragraphs Describe the functions of each branch of the federal government and how that Branch affects the system of check and balances. (cut and Paste is NOT allowable must bein your own words)
Good Luck
Evan
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