Civics Spiral Review 5

Which of the following was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• The government did not have a separate judicial system.

• The states could not print their own currency.

• The president was able to spend taxes freely.

• The government had too much power over trade.

How did the U.S. Constitution address the problem under the Articles of Confederation that Congress had no power to ensure its laws were followed by the states?

• It created an executive branch to enforce laws.

• It gave each state sovereign authority over its laws.

• It required the president to resolve disputes between states.

• It required unanimous consent of states to create new laws.

Which phrase best indicates the Framers’ intent that the Constitution should provide for peace throughout the United States?

• “to form a more perfect Union”

• “establish Justice”

• “insure domestic Tranquility”

• “promote the general Welfare”

Which viewpoint was common among Anti-Federalists?

• There is no need for a separate Bill of Rights.

• The Constitution does not give enough power to the states.

• The Constitution will not strengthen the government.

• A strong national government will protect the people in times of crisis.

The excerpt is part of a speech given by George Mason at the Constitutional Convention.

Based on the excerpt, which action would George Mason want included in the Constitution?

• a way to amend the Constitution to include a bill of rights

• a way to amend the Constitution to protect the rights of government officials

• making the Constitution difficult to change to protect its integrity

• making the Constitution easy to change to allow for differences of opinion

Based on the Venn diagram, what power is granted only to the national government?

• Collect taxes

• Declare war

• Enforce laws

• Regulate trade within a state

A proposed amendment to the Constitution becomes law when it is ratified by

• a national election

• the Supreme Court

• three-fourths of the states.

• the U.S. House and Senate.

The chart shows the articles of the Constitution dealing with the three branches of government.

Which article(s) of the Constitution would be involved if the president asked Congress to declare war on a foreign country?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article I and II

• Article I, II, III

According to the Preamble, what is the first goal of the U.S. Constitution?

• "to end all disputes between States"

• "to form a more perfect Union"

• "to preserve, protect, and defend the Union"

• "to satisfy the options of Mankind"

Which statement best demonstrates the view of the Anti-Federalists regarding ratification of the Constitution?

• The national government should take precedence over state governments and be the “supreme Law of the Land.”

• The individual liberties of the people must be protected from abuses by the federal government.

• A strong national government will prevent another Shays’s Rebellion from occurring.

• State government should have some powers, but they must not be in opposition to those of the national government.