U.S. Government and Constitution Flashcard

Front

Which of the following is not a power given to Congress by the Articles of Confederation?
- declaring war
- making treaties with foreign countries
- taxing the states
- establishing a postal system

Back

taxing the states

Front

The ______ Plan proposed a bicameral legislature with membership in both houses based on each state’s population.

Back

Virginia

Front

The ______ Plan proposed a unicameral legislature with each state having one vote.

Back

New Jersey

Front

The ______ is not one of the three branches of the federal government.

Back

military

Front

The primary function of the ______ branch is to make laws.

Back

legislative

Front

The primary function of the ______ branch is to enforce the nation’s laws.

Back

executive

Front

The traditional function of the ______ branch is to interpret the law.

Back

judicial

Front

Because of their experience with the British monarchy, the colonies feared a strong central government.

Back

True

Front

One reason for the delay in ratifying the Articles of Confederation was a dispute regarding western lands.

Back

True

Front

Slavery was allowed in the states that were created from the Northwest Territory.

Back

False