Three branches of government help create a system of checks and balances. A helpful resource provides a series of articles regarding the balance of power between the legislative and executive branches of government. Historians answer...

While the United States is now one of the strongest countries in the world, at its founding, it was plagued by controversies over the ratification of the Constitution, the Louisiana Purchase, and the expansion of slavery. Using a...

Take a quiz on the Articles of Confederation and the writing of the Constitution.

This resource from Khan Academy provides practice questions over the ratification of the US Constitution. These questions are intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses, including the...

This resource from Khan Academy provides foundational practice questions the roles and powers of the president. These questions are intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses,...

Take a quiz on the Articles of Confederation, Constitutional Convention, Northwest Ordinance and Shay's Rebellion.

How much do you really know about the most important document in United States' history? Take the quiz and test your knowledge. If you need some additional information, click on the US Constitution and Amendments tab and play the...

Quiz yourself on how well you know the events leading up to writing the United States Constitution.

Video test preparation module for Social Studies on the U.S. Constitution teaches students about provisions and compromises made during the Constitutional Convention and how the terms reflect Enlightenment thinking.

A quick comprehension check over the period in US history when the constitution was being established.

This 10-question multiple choice quiz is immediately scored and covers details about the Constitution and Articles of Confederation.

10-question multiple choice quiz is immediately scored and covers events pertaining to the U.S. Constittution.

10-question multiple choice quiz is immediately scored and covers events pertaining to the U.S. Constitution.

Take this eleven question unit test over US history during the period of 1754 and 1800.

Ohio test preparation material on the important historical documents from which the principles of U.S. democracy are reflected. With video tutorials, practice, and assessment.