Which part of the Constitution is considered the "main body" of the document that outlines the specific duties of the federal government?

A. The Introduction

B. The Seven Articles

C. The Conclusion

Which statement in the Constitution sets forth the goals and purposes to be served by the government?

A. Prologue

B. Preamble

C. Prelude

The Constitution is an important part of our lives due to the fact that what is totally based around it?

A. military

B. government

C. trade

D. business

The Constitution outlines the plan of how the people of the United States relate to which of the following?

A. the military

B. the law enforcement

C. the businesses

D. the government

An "oligarchy" is an unlimited form of government that is ruled by a small group of people.

 

Which of the following is often the casein an oligarchy?

A. The leaders enter into a peaceful contract with the people and there are no issues to deal with.

B. The leaders dominate the people of the country, often with the use of military force.

C. The leaders empower the people of the country, giving the people the ultimate say in all decisions.

The formal ratification process began on what document in the United States in 1787?

A. Declaration of Independence

B. Articles of Confederation

C. The Constitution

What was a goal of the New Jersey plan?

A. To ensure there was equality among the states regardless of size or population.

B. To allow people to freely travel to every state.

C. To create a national bank of the United States.

What was the name of the FIRST government document created in the United States after the American Revolution?

A. Articles of Confederation

B. Continental Congress

C. The Confederate States

Which of the following is a major reason the U.S. Constitution has survived for a surprisingly long time?

A. Power is centralized under one person.

B. There is only one deciding body in the central government.

C. The ability to make amendments.

What is the term used to describe a change made to the United States Constitution?

A. amendment

B. revision

C. modification