Unit 1 study guide

Question 1

U.S. Citizenship exam

Answer 1

asks an applicant to orally test their ability to speak english, asks to read and write in english, and asks about the history and government of the U.S. a 100 question packet is provided, but only 10 questions are on the test.

Question 2

Magna Carta

Answer 2

royal charter of rights agreed to by King John of England on June 15, 1215

Question 3

Mayflower Compact

Answer 3

first governing document of Plymouth Colony

Question 4

Weaknesses of the articles

Answer 4

states weren’t properly represented, couldn’t negotiate with other countries, no authority, couldn’t collect taxes or raise an army, no common currency, all states must agree to constitutional amendment