Bayou Bridges Unit 1 Chapter 2

Front

Which document organized the first version of the United States government? Options: Constitution, Bill of Rights, Declaration of Independence

Back

Articles of Confederation

Front

According to James Madison, what was the main flaw with the original U.S. central government?

Back

Congress did not have enough power.

Front

What document is James Madison given most credit for?

Back

Constitution

Front

Which describes a federal system of government?

Back

Power is divided between the central government and the states.

Front

Which amendment gives you the right to say what you think without the government interfering?

Back

First Amendment

Front

Why does the Constitution call for separation of powers?

Back

to prevent a single branch of the government from becoming too powerful

Front

What happens if a state law disagrees with the Constitution?

Back

The Constitution is followed.

Front

Which phrase from the preamble tells the reader that the government gets its power to make laws from the people? Options: “provide for the common defense”, “We the People of the United States”, “in Order to form a more perfect Union”, “do ordain and establish this Constitution”

Back

“We the People of the United States”

Front

an agreement where both sides have given up some of what they may have wanted to accomplish a goal

Back

compromise

Front

relating to a system of government in which the national government shares power with the other levels of government

Back

federal