American Government Final Review

Front

Government in which a small group of people hold the power

Back

Oligarchy

Front

Government that is led by a King and Queen

Back

Monarchy

Front

All of the following influenced the American government EXCEPT:
Concept of limited government,
Concept of rights of the individual,
Concept of state support of the church,
None of the above

Back

Concept of state support of the church

Front

The main cause of the American Revolution

Back

England taxing the colonies without their consent

Front

What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

Back

Declare independence from England

Front

What was the main weakness of the Articles of Confederation? Options: The executive branch was too weak, The legislative branch was composed of 2 chambers, The government was too weak and ineffective, It took 9/13 states to agree to pass a law

Back

The government was too weak and ineffective

Front

The compromise reached over counting slaves in the population count

Back

3/5 compromise

Front

Which branch of government is tasked with making laws?

Back

Legislative

Front

Which branch is responsible for interpreting laws?

Back

Judicial

Front

Power is balanced between the states and federal government

Back

Federalism