Chapter 7 Review

Which statement correctly describes the relationship between the people and the government in the United States?

• The government decides which rights people should have

• People decide which rights the government should have

Under the U.S. Constitution, who has the most power in the United States?

• citizens

• government

What is one of the main ways U.S. citizens exercise their power?

• by voting

• by enforcing laws

Determine whether each statement was more likely made by a constitutional convention delegate who supported a strong national government OR a delegate who supported a strong state government.

"We need to build an army to protect our country, but how can we if we cannot collect taxes to fund it?"

• strong national government

• strong state government

Determine whether each statement was more likely made by a constitutional convention delegate who supported a strong national government OR a delegate who supported a strong state government.

"We must protect ourselves against a president becoming a tyrant like King George III!"

• strong national government

• strong state government

Determine whether each statement was more likely made by a constitutional convention delegate who supported a strong national government OR a delegate who supported a strong state government.

"The articles of confederation formed a half-starved, limping government"

• strong national government

• strong state government

Determine whether each statement was more likely made by a constitutional convention delegate who supported a strong national government OR a delegate who supported a strong state government.

"We prefer to make our own decisions because our needs are not the same as yours."

• strong national government

• strong state government

Which term describes this government structure?

• republic

• monarchy

• federal system

• democracy

Would this phrase describe the federal government, state government, or both?

manage public health and welfare

• both

• federal government

• state government

Would this phrase describe the federal government, state government, or both?

borrow money

• both

• federal government

• state government