SS. Ch. 8

Which of these problems in the United States was highlighted by the events of Shay's Rebellion?

• the poor treatment of American Indians
• the weakness of the national government
• the need to collect higher taxes
• the need for improved transportation

Which of the following had to share the power to govern under the federal system?

• state and local governments
• England and the United States
• the national and the state governments
• the states and the citizens of the nation

Which questions did the delegates at the Constitutional Convention try to resolve?

• How strong should political parties be?
• How should representation in Congress be divided among the states?
• What courts should be created besides the Supreme Court?
• How should new immigrants be counted in each state?

What branch is responsible for enforcing laws?

• the legislative branch
• the executive branch
• the congressional branch
• the judicial branch

The ________________ branch has the power to approve the appointments of the Supreme Court justices

• the legislative branch
• the executive branch
• the congressional branch
• the judicial branch

The ________________ branch decides whether laws follow the Constitution.

• the legislative branch
• the executive branch
• the congressional branch
• the judicial branch

The ________________ branch makes all national laws.

• the legislative branch
• the executive branch
• the congressional branch
• the judicial branch

The ________________ branch has the power to veto bills.

• the legislative branch
• the executive branch
• the congressional branch
• the judicial branch

The ________________ branch has the power to impeach the President.

• the legislative branch
• the executive branch
• the congressional branch
• the judicial branch

What does the word ratify mean?

• to approve
• to change
• to judge
• to reject