May 2024 Civics Review

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Which sentence shows that the U.S. was weak under the Articles of Confederation?

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Under the Articles there was no national military so eventually a state militia stopped Shays' Rebellion.

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Congress is part of which branch of government?

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legislative

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Federal laws are passed by Congress and apply to the whole country. Which statement below is TRUE? Options: Town government (Littleton) would not pass federal laws., Littleton's town government would pass a federal law., Littleton's town government could veto a federal law.

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Town government (Littleton) would not pass federal laws.

Front

The Senate is part of which branch of government?

Back

legislative

Front

Judges & the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court are part of which branch?

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judicial

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One numerated power of Congress is declaring war. Enumerated powers are

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specific, numbered powers of Congress.

Front

Which branch of government has the Speaker of the House (of Representatives)?

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legislative

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The necessary and proper clause states that Congress can “make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper” for carrying out Congress’ other powers. Which statement below is TRUE?

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This is also known as the elastic clause because it allows Congress to stretch its authority.

Front

The House of Representatives is part of which branch of government?

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legislative

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Look at the picture & pick the answer that best fits with the picture.

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Commerce relates to business or trade.