Constitution/ Bill of Rights

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Why did the founding fathers want a strong state government rather than a strong National government when they created the Articles of Confederation?

Back

Because the founding fathers were worried about a national government being too powerful. (Like England was)

Front

What is the purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution?

Back

To state the reasons for the government

Front

Why was the Articles of Confederation weak? Options: No president, No ability to collect taxes, Weak national government, All of these are weaknesses

Back

All of these are weaknesses

Front

True or False: The first 10 amendments of the Constitution are known as the Bill of Rights.

Back

True

Front

This branch of government can declare laws unconstitutional.

Back

Judicial Branch

Front

This branch of government collects the taxes, and can declare war.

Back

Legislative Branch

Front

Congress are members of the _______ Branch

Back

Legislative

Front

The President, Vice President and the Cabinet are part of the ______ Branch

Back

Executive

Front

The Supreme Court Judges are part of the _____ branch.

Back

Judicial

Front

Which branch makes the laws?

Back

Legislative