Chapter 10

Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?

• to make sure all people have the right to vote

• protect the rights of the People

• to create a system of checks and balances

• to outline the powers of each branch of the Federal Government

What are the three levels of government?

• executive, judicial, and legislative

• county, municipal, and city

• Federal, State, and Local

• Mayor, Governor, and President

In the federal system of government

• power is shared by the national and state government

• monarch has complete power

• president has complete power

• state govern themselves

How was the election of John Adams in 1796 different from that of the first Presidential election?

• John Adams was chosen by the delegates

• It was the first time a candidate was backed by a political party.

• President Washington passed away and John Adams succeeded him.

• John Adams was appointed by the Supreme Court.

What fear lead to the formation of the Anti-Federalist Party?

• that the people would have too much power

• that the state would have too much power

• that the taxes imposed by the government would be too high

• that the national government would have too much power

How is money managed in a federal system of government?

• Individuals print their own money.

• State government prints money and distribute to citizens.

• National government prints money, but national and state collect taxes.

• National and State governments print money and collect taxes.

What branch of government creates the laws?

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Executive

• Presidential

What branch of government is in charge of the armed forced?

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Execuitve

• Joint Chief of Staff

From keeping any one branch from becoming too powerful the government uses a system of?

• Naturalization

• Popular Sovereignty

• Democracy

• Checks and Balances

Alexander Hamilton wanted stronger central government. Thomas Jefferson wanted less central government. This led to the creation of

• political parties

• checks and balances

• democracy

• First Amendment