Unit 4 PRACTICE Test

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This was our nation's first Constitution but failed because it gave all the power to the states.

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Articles of Confederation

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The Articles of Confederation created a weak national government because Americans were:

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afraid of giving too much power to the national government

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Which of the following was added, in the 1790's to persuade key states to ratify the Constitution? a national court system, low taxes, a bill of rights, national assumption of state debts

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a bill of rights

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Which of the following can declare war? President, Executive Branch, Judicial Branch, Legislative Branch

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Legislative Branch

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Delegates to the Constitutional Convention of 1787 wrote a new constitution because

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they believed that a stronger central government was necessary

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When the President decides NOT to sign a law passed by congress, he is using this power:

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A Veto

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One way in which the United States Constitution differed from the Articles of Confederation was that the Constitution

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created a strong national government having three branches

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How many Senators does each state have?

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2

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The purpose of the Bill of Rights is to:

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list the rights and freedoms of citizens

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Which of the following rights is NOT in the 1st Amendment? Freedom of the press, Freedom of speech, Freedom of religion

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for freedom from cruel and unusual punishment