Unit 1 Review- Foundations of Government

What was the purpose of the English Bill of Rights?

• Keep the king in power

• Weaken Parliament

• Limit the power of the king

• Create an absolute monarchy

A government elected by citizens is called a _____________. Here, citizens vote for their government officials. These officials represent the citizens' ideas and concerns in government.

• monarchy

• direct democracy

• representative democracy

• republic

Why did the Articles of Confederation fail?

• They had no power to raise taxes

• They couldn't pay their debts

• The central government wasn't powerful enough

• All the above

What is the term for power being divided between state and national governments?

• Republic

• Democracy

• Federalism

• Monarchy

Which branch of the U.S. government makes laws?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

Which branch of the U.S. government enforces laws passed by Congress?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

Which branch of the U.S. government interprets the laws passed by Congress, and determines if they are valid?

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

Select THREE examples of checks & balances.

• President nominates Supreme Court justices & can veto legislation

• Senate can reject Presidential appointments & treaties

• Supreme Court can declare laws & executive actions unconstitutional

• States can ratify a Constitutional Amendment

"A government in which the people rule"

• individual rights

• popular sovereignty

• separation of powers

• federalism

What constitutional principle divides government power between the national & state levels?

• limited government
• checks & balances
• federalism
• judicial review