Unit 1 Review (Gov & Econ)

A form of government where a small group of leaders rule on behalf of the people

• Republic

• Direct Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Confederation

A form of government where state and national governments share power.

• Federalism

• Confederation

• Monarchy

• Unitary

The Articles of Confederation ONLY had one branch of government. What branch did it have?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Federal Bureaucracy

Madison was in support of....

• Small republic

• Large republic

The state of Virginia passing a law establishing a religion is an example of...

• Checks and balances

• Federalism

• Tyranny of the Majority

• Tyranny of the Minority

Which of the following is NOT example of the failures of the Articles of Confederation?

• Inability for Congress to collect taxes

• No enforcement of the Treaty of Paris

• The formation of the Continental Congress

• States starting trade wars with each other

The President vetoing a bill passed by Congress is an example of...

• Social contract

• Checks and balances

• Government by consent

• Habeas corpus

A self interested group that tries to gain a majority and pass laws that fit their own interests is known as a:

• Delegate

• Faction

• Petitioner

• Patron

The constitution established a "bicameral legislature". This means...

• There are two houses where bills can be passed

• States and National can pass laws together

• There is one house in each branch that can pass bills

• The president can appoint members to a cabinet

According to Arizona v. US, A state is allowed to pass immigration laws as long as they do not conflict with national law.

• True

• False