Benchmark Quarter 2 Review

Front

The framers improved the former________________ of the government under the Articles of Confederation.

Back

weaknesses

Front

The Constitution is designed to _____________ the government's power.

Back

limit

Front

Which Power does not belong to Congress (Federal Government)?
Options:
Regulate Commerce
Coin Money
Maintain the military
Create education laws

Back

Create education laws

Front

Explain the following quote from the Constitution: "But all taxes and duties must be uniform in the United States"

Back

All states are taxed the same.

Front

What does the 8th amendment forbid?

Back

Cruel and unusual punishment for crimes

Front

What was the main reason for purchasing the Louisiana Territory from France?

Back

Protect the use of the Mississippi River to transport goods.

Front

Thomas Jefferson hired ____________ to explore the new land purchased called the Louisiana Territory.

Back

Lewis and Clark