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Delaware Government & Civics

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Which option accurately explains Delaware’s constitutional ratification?

  • Delaware became the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution on December 7, 1790
  • Delaware became the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution on December 7, 1782
  • Delaware became the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution on December 7, 1767
  • Delaware became the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution on December 7, 1787
Correct answer(s):
  • Delaware became the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution on December 7, 1787

What is the correct interpretation of Delaware’s First State identity?

  • Virginia’s First State identity comes from its place in the constitutional ratification order
  • Maryland’s First State identity comes from its place in the constitutional ratification order
  • New Jersey’s First State identity comes from its place in the constitutional ratification order
  • Delaware’s First State identity comes from its place in the constitutional ratification order
Correct answer(s):
  • Delaware's First State identity comes from its place in the constitutional ratification order

Which statement best summarizes Delaware’s 1787 statehood date?

  • Delaware’s 1787 statehood date refers to its ratification of the federal Constitution
  • Delaware’s 1782 statehood date refers to its ratification of the federal Constitution
  • Delaware’s 1790 statehood date refers to its ratification of the federal Constitution
  • Delaware’s 1767 statehood date refers to its ratification of the federal Constitution
Correct answer(s):
  • Delaware's 1787 statehood date refers to its ratification of the federal Constitution

Which fact best describes Dover’s central location?

  • Dover’s central location helped it serve as Delaware’s seat of government
  • Wilmington’s central location helped it serve as Delaware’s seat of government
  • Georgetown’s central location helped it serve as Delaware’s seat of government
  • Newark’s central location helped it serve as Delaware’s seat of government
Correct answer(s):
  • Dover's central location helped it serve as Delaware's seat of government

How does Delaware compare with other states in its number of counties?

  • It has fewer counties than any other U.S. state
  • It has more counties than any other state
  • It has exactly 50 counties
  • It has the national average number of counties
Correct answer(s):
  • It has fewer counties than any other U.S. state