The US Constitution (AQA A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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In which year did Shays' Rebellion occur, exposing weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation?
In which year did Shays' Rebellion occur, exposing weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation?
1787
Where and when was the Constitutional Convention held?
Where and when was the Constitutional Convention held?
Philadelphia, May-September 1787
How many states needed to ratify the Constitution before it could take effect?
How many states needed to ratify the Constitution before it could take effect?
9 of the 13 states
How is the US president elected according to the Constitution?
How is the US president elected according to the Constitution?
By the Electoral College
What did the Seventeenth Amendment of 1913 change?
What did the Seventeenth Amendment of 1913 change?
Introduced direct election of senators
What was the purpose of the three-fifths clause?
What was the purpose of the three-fifths clause?
To calculate House representation only
When was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?
When was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?
1791
What did the Connecticut Compromise establish?
What did the Connecticut Compromise establish?
A bicameral legislature
What are implied powers?
What are implied powers?
Powers suggested by govt roles/duties
What does Article VI declare about the Constitution?
What does Article VI declare about the Constitution?
It is the supreme Law of the Land