Government Test Review

What was the biggest problem with the Articles of Confederation?

• National government did not have enough power (to tax & raise a national army).

• National government was too strong.

• It was too long to read out loud to large groups of people.

• It was written in a foreign language.

Who is considered the “Father of the Constitution”?

• Roger Sherman

• George Washington

• James Maddison

• Benjamin Franklin

This decision in the Constitutional Convention determined that each state would have 2 senators and the House of Representatives would be based on population.

• 3/5 Compromise

• Bill of Rights

• The Great Compromise

• Amendment

Which branch of the government makes the laws?

Group of answer choices

• Senate

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which branch of the government enforces and signs laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• National

• Judicial

Which branch of the government interprets laws and determines whether they are constitutional or not?

• Judicial

• Constitutional

• Legislative

• Executive

What are the two parts of Congress called?

• Senate and House of Representatives

• Senate and Legislature

• House of Commons and House of Lords

• House of Representatives and Supreme Court

Which person has the power to sign bills to become laws?

• Representative

• Judge

• President

• Senator

This leader of the executive branch of government serves as the commander in chief of the armed forces.

• Senate Majority Leader

• President

• Speaker of the House

• Congress

What is the name given to the following condition: Each branch of government can check the power of other branches.

• Separation of powers

• Individual rights

• Checks and balances

• Republicanism