4th Grade Government 4-4

What is similar about the Constitution and the Articles of Confederation?

• They both begin with "We the People"

• They both called for the inclusion of a king

• They both provided a formal government

• They both were written by Thomas Jefferson

What would happen if the Founding Fathers had never revised the Articles of Confederation?

• Our country would have a stronger government

• The federal government would have the power to collect taxes

• A weak federal government and all states would rule themselves

• A strong federal government and all states would rule themselves

Under the Constitution power is given to which of the following?

• The King Only

• The States Only

• Shared between the King and the States

• Shared between the states and the Federal Government

Which phrase best represents the ideals of the Constitution?

• We the People

• All men are created equal

• Give me Liberty or give me Death

• Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness

The three branches of government were outlined in which of the following?

• The Constitution

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution and the Articles of Confederation

Which statement is true about the system of Checks and Balances?

• The three branches have no checks on each other

• The Judicial Branch can balance the checks of all three branches

• The three branches keep each other from having too much power

• The Executive Branch can balance the checks of all three branches

What is the main function of the Legislative Branch?

• Overriding the Judicial Branch

• Writing, debating, and passing bills

• Selecting judges for the Supreme Court

• Commanding the U.S. Armed Forces

What is the main function of the Judicial Branch?

• Veto laws passed by Congress

• Approving judges for the Supreme Court

• Appointing judges for the Supreme Court

• Determining the Constitutionality of laws

What is the main function of the Executive Branch of government?

• Enforce Bills

• Carry out laws

• Impeach judges

• Impeach the President

What is the Bill of Rights?

• The Preamble of the Constitution

• The first ten amendments to the Constitution

• The Preamble of the Articles of Confederation

• The first ten amendments to the Articles of Confederation