Social Studies: Chapters 6, 7 + 8 Test

The Articles of Confederation formed a __________ national government.

• weak

• strong

The Articles of Confederation established an __________ government.

• Ineffective

• Effective

Under the US Constitution, who has the most power in the United States?

• Government

• Citizens

Select ALL levels of government as laid out by the US constitution.

• Local

• State

• National

• Coastal

• Colonial

Which branch of government creates laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

Which branch of government decides if laws are fair?

• Judicial

• Executive

• Legislative

The president is the head of which branch of government?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

The first 10 amendments to the US Constitution are called the __________.

• Preamble

• Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

Why is the First Amendment often cited as the most important amendment in the Bill of Rights?

• It gives the US government its power.

• It establishes rule of law and due process.

• It establishes a process to change the US Constitution.

• It protects five key freedoms our nation was founded on.

How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights in 1791?