U.S. History Review

What is the purpose of the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution?

• To explain why the U.S. was becoming its own country
• To explain why the U.S. disliked King George III
• To explain the goals of the U.S. Constitution
• To explain the three inalienable rights of U.S. citizens

What is federalism?

• Supporters of a strong central government
• The sharing of power between the federal and state governments
• People who were against the U.S. Constitution
• The sharing of power between state governments

Which type of government consists of a few wealthy people in power?

• Absolute Monarchy
• Autocracy
• Democracy
• Oligarchy

Which type of government consists of a system in which all citizens vote on issues?

• Absolute Monarchy
• Autocracy
• Democracy
• Oligarchy

What is the function of the Legislative Branch?

• To impeach the president
• To declare war
• To pass laws
• To make laws

Which of the following is not a check on the Legislative Branch by the Executive Branch?

• Signing a bill into law
• Declare laws unconstitutional
• Vetoing a bill 
• Deploying troops to Iraq

What is the minimum age to run for President of the United States?

• 25
• 30
• 35
• 40

Does the President have the ability to declare war?

• Duh!
• No way!
• Only in an emergency.

After a bill is presented to the House/Senate where does it go?

• To a vote
• To the President
• To a committee
• To the Constitution

What idea for government did the founding fathers get from the Mayflower Compact?

• Self-Government
• Basic Rights
• Limited Government