Constitution Review

What event caused colonists to want a stronger government?

• The Intolerable Acts
• Shay's Rebellion
• The Northwest Ordinance
• The Townshend Acts

The Judicial Branch has the power to determine whether laws are

• Fair
• Proper
• Equal
• Constitutional

One strength of the Articles of Confederation, was

• Congress could collect taxes
• Congress could declare war
• Congress had more power than the states
• Congress could control interstate trade

The Great Compromise settled the dispute over 

• The Presidential veto power
• The issue of slavery
• Representation in Congress
• Judicial Review

Which of the following is a federal/national power?

• Declare war
• Conduct elections
• Create laws about marriage and divorce
• Regulate trade within a state

Which of the following is a state power?

• Declare war
• Maintain schools
• Make copyright laws
• Set standard weights and measures

Both the state and federal governments can

• Create local governments
• Administer criminal justice
• Coin money
• Create and maintain the armed forces

How old must you be to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives?

• 40
• 35
• 30
• 25

How long is the term of a Senator?

• 8 years
• 6 years
• 4 years
• 2 years

What is the leader of the House of Representatives called?

• President Pro tempore
• Vice President
• Majority Leader
• Speaker