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The Constitution — Unit test Answers

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Read the excerpt from Article V of the Constitution below.The Congress . . . shall propose Amendments to this Constitution, or . . . shall call a Convention for proposing Amendments, which, in either Case, shall be valid to all Intents and Purposes, as Part of this Constitution, when ratified by the Legislatures of three fourths of the several States. Based on the excerpt, which of the following best describes the process of amending the Constitution?

A
The process of amending the Constitution is difficult, and it happens rarely.
B
The process of amending the Constitution is easy, and it happens often.
C
The process of amending the Constitution is difficult, but it happens often.
D
The process of amending the Constitution is easy, but it happens rarely.
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Read this quotation.In England, a King . . . [is] allowed eight hundred thousand sterling a year . . . and worshipped into the bargain! Of more worth is one honest man to society . . . than all the crowned ruffians that ever lived.—Thomas Paine, Common Sense, 1776Based on the quotation, what does Paine think about the monarchy in England?

A
He thinks kings get too much money and do harm to the country.
B
He thinks kings have a right to rule the country, but do not do a good job.
C
He thinks kings should be allowed to make important decisions.
D
He thinks kings should be worshipped only by members of their church.
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Which events encouraged France to help ease the hardships endured by the Continental army?

A
colonial victories in Trenton, Princeton, and Saratoga
B
colonial defeats in Long Island and Fort Lee
C
British victories in Trenton, Princeton, and Saratoga
D
British defeats in Long Island and Fort Lee
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Which statement is most likely an interpretation of the Second Amendment?

A
No one should be able to own or use a gun.
B
Only local governments can pass gun laws.
C
Bearing arms is only for the purpose of hunting.
D
There should be no limits on owning and using guns.
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Which colonial leader helped form a Franco-American alliance in 1778?

A
General Burgoyne
B
John Adams
C
Benjamin Franklin
D
General Washington
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How did the Continental Congress raise money to go to war with Britain?

A
by printing more currency and taxing colonists
B
by printing less currency and selling war bonds
C
by selling war bonds and printing more currency
D
by selling war bonds and taxing colonists
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Which correctly lists Continental Army General Horatio Gates’ great victory followed by his great defeat?

A
the Battle of West Point; the Battle of Camden
B
the Battle of West Point; the Battle of Saratoga
C
the Battle of Saratoga; the Battle of Camden
D
the Battle of Yorktown; the Battle of Charlestown
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The Constitutional Convention created a House of Representatives as a part of the

A
Great Compromise.
B
Three-Fifths Compromise.
C
Unicameral Compromise.
D
Commerce and Slave Trade Compromise.
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The Articles of Confederation established a Congress within the new nation. What was required in order for this Congress to pass a measure?

A
the votes of nine states
B
the votes of all thirteen states
C
the votes of half the states
D
the votes of three states
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Which Anti-Federalist later became president of the United States?

A
Patrick Henry
B
Samuel Adams
C
James Monroe
D
George Mason
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The Anti-Federalists did not want states to ratify the Constitution because it would

A
override the compromises made at the Constitutional Convention.
B
become the law of the land.
C
override all state laws.
D
weaken the federal government.
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Under the Land Ordinance of 1785, which of the following was promoted?

A
public education
B
slavery
C
taxation
D
the development of colonies
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After King George III rejected the Olive Branch Petition, Parliament passed the Prohibitory Act, which

A
closed American ports to overseas trade.
B
addressed the colonists’ most significant complaints.
C
called on British forces to attack the colonies.
D
stopped the British Navy from seizing American ships.
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According to Article II of the Constitution, one of the president’s duties is to

A
serve as commander in chief.
B
create laws and interpret them.
C
set up and manage the courts.
D
serve in the House and Senate.

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