U.S. Government and Constitution Multiple Choice Questions

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What was Marbury v. Madison about?

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Creating judicial review

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What was the first document of organized government in the U.S.?

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Articles of Confederation

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What was a major problem with the Articles of Confederation?

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Weak central government

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Why did Shays’ Rebellion occur?

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To protest high taxes and debt

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Which role of the president involves leading the military?

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Commander-in-Chief

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Which role of the president involves negotiating treaties?

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Chief Diplomat

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What is federalism?

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Power divided between national and state governments

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What does the 1st Amendment protect?

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Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, petition

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What does the 2nd Amendment protect?

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Right to bear arms

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What does the 3rd Amendment prevent?

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Quartering of soldiers in homes