Unit 3: New Government

Front

Why did the Articles of Confederation fail?

Back

It was too weak and led to financial issues.

Front

Which are the three branches of government?

Back

Executive, Judicial, Legislative

Front

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

Back

Legislative

Front

North Carolina Public Schools require that high school students take a personal finance class before graduating. What type of power is this an example of?

Back

State

Front

Which of the following is a State Power?
Print and coin money,
Control trade with foreign countries,
Set up local governments,
Declare war

Back

Set up local governments

Front

Which of the following is a power shared by the State and Federal governments?
Declare war,
Borrow money,
Control trade within the state,
Conduct elections

Back

Borrow money

Front

Congress having to approve who the President appoints to the Supreme Court is an example of which democratic ideal?

Back

Checks and Balances

Front

Which prevents the legislative branch from passing whatever laws they want?

Back

Executive branch can veto and judicial can declare laws unconstitutional

Front

What is Federalism?

Back

Power is divided between federal and state governments.

Front

Which of the following is a power which belongs only to the federal government?
Options:
Make laws for immigration and citizenship
,
Make laws
,
Set up public schools
,
Set qualifications for voting

Back

Make laws for immigration and citizenship