Constitution

Which of the following was NOT one of the weaknesses of the government under the Articles of Confederation?

• A weak central government

• States were coining their own money

• Unable to put down rebellions

• George Washington was prevented from being president

This was the "thesis" of the Constitution that set out its purpose

• The Introduction to the Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Preamble

• The Checks and Balances

This branch is made up of a lower and upper house

• Legislative

• Executive

• Presidential

• Judicial

This branch has the power to make treaties

• None of the branches have this power

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Executive

This branch has the power to imprison citizens when it feels it is necessary

• Executive

• None of the branches have this power

• Legislative

• Judicial

Regulating drinking age is a power of

• The state

• National government

• Both

• Neither

In the federal system, who carries out taxation?

• The state

• National government

• Both

• Neither

Which of the following is the correct listing of the rights protected in the 1st amendment?

• Speech, Press, Assembly, Petition, Religion

• Speech, Press, Rebellion, Petition, Religion

• Speech, Press, Assembly, Protest, Religion

• Speech, Press, Assembly, Religion, Education

Which of the following is NOT a right granted by the 5th amendment?

• To not self incriminate

• Eminent Domain (Just compensation for property used by the government)

• Double jeopardy

• Right to a public defender

If the punishment does not fit the crime, what amendment has been violated?

• 4th

• 8th

• 5th

• 6th