Civics Review Day 3--1.5, 1.8. 1.7

SS.7.C.1.7

The chart shows the organization of the government of the US, based on the Constitution. Which constitutional principle is illustrated by the chart?

• Federalism

• Separation of powers

• Checks and balances

• Popular sovereignty

SS.7.C.1.7

When the President nominates an individual to serve as Secretary of State, the Senate must confirm the appointment. Which constitutional principle does this illustrate?

• Limited government

• Separation of powers

• Checks and balances

• Popular sovereignty

SS.7.C.1.5

The postage stamp above shows a committee of the Second Continental Congress drafting the Articles of the Confederation.

Why did 'this committee create a weak central government?

• To encourage more trade between states

• To preserve the powers of the individual states

• To promote National Security against foreign invasion

• To permit the taxation of citizens to pay the nation's debts

SS.7.C.1.5

Which steps would the Confederation Congress have taken in the event of another war?

• Declare war then raise its own troops to defend the nation then pass a tax to raise money

• Declare war then ask states to contribute troops and funds then direct the Army and Navy

• Ask states for permission to declare war then borrow money then raise an army and a Navy

• Declare war with the states then pass a tax law to fund the Army and build the Navy then direct the Army and Navy

SS.7.C.1.5

By 1786, why did many merchants want the Articles of Confederation to be replaced?

• Several states were taxing the activities of the Confederation.

• States where discouraging trade by taxing one another's goods.

• Congress was forcing the states to contribute to its general fund.

• The Confederation Congress printed so much money that it lost its value.

SS.7.C.1.5

The illustration above, from a popular almanac in 1787, shows Captain Daniel Shays.

Why did Shays Rebellion send a wave of fear among wealthy merchants and landowners?

• Officers worried about losing their back pay.

• Shays plan to take money from the rich and give it to the poor.

• There was no national army to put down domestic unrest if it spread.

• Bankers and other lenders feared the loss of loans to their national government.

SS.7.C.1.5

Which weakness of the Articles of Confederation was addressed by the Constitution?

• The continuation of slavery

• the lack of a national court system

• The absence of a balanced budget

• the need to strengthen the power of the states

SS.7.C.1.7

The list below provides 3 examples of actions by the US government:

>the President meets with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

>The Supreme Court declares a law unconstitutional.

>Congress passes a new environmental law.

Which constitutional principle do these examples illustrate?

• Limited government

• Separation of powers

• Checks and balances

• Popular sovereignty

SS.7.C.1.8

Why did Anti-Federalists' believe that it was critically important for a democratic society to provide constitutional guarantees for free speech and a free press?

• They encouraged citizens to vote.

• They encouraged an open exchange of ideas.

• They supported the growth of political parties.

• They helped government leaders to control the people.

SS.7.C.1.8

What was one of the Anti-Federalists' strongest arguments against the Constitution?

• It did not create a national executive.

• It did not include list of protected rights for individuals.

• The new central government would be too dependent on the states.

• The new central government would be too weak to protect American interests abroad.