Unit 4 Review - Principles of Government

Which branch of government existed when the Articles of Confederation was created?

• Legislative (congress)
• Judicial (Supreme court)
• Executive (President)
• Legislative, Executive, and Judicial

Under the Articles of Confederation, which government had the MOST power?

• Legislative branch
• the president
• the state governments
• national government

Under the Articles of Confederation, how many votes did each state get?

• Zero
• One
• Two 
• Three

The Articles of Confederation created a ________ national government.

• weak
• strong
• both strong and weak
• neither  strong nor  weak

What is the name of the first written plan of government for the newly independent U.S.A.?

• Constitution
• Treaty of Paris
• Declaration of Independence
• Articles of Confederation

Which of the following explains the Constitutional principle called republicanism?

• Power is divided between state and federal government
• Power is divided into 3 government branches
• Elected representatives make and enforce laws
• Individuals have guaranteed liberties

Many of our individual liberties are protected by which document?

• The Articles of Confederation
• The Declaration of Independence
• The Bill of Rights
• The Fundamental Orders 

What is the name for a change or addition to the Constitution?

• Amendment
• Preamble
• Ratification
• Compromise

Which Constitutional principle states that the power of government comes from the people?

• Federalism
• Republicanism
• Checks and Balances
• Popular Sovereignty

Which branch of government interprets laws?

• Judicial (courts)
• Executive (president)
• Legislative (Congress)