Unit 3 Topic 2 part 1

What were two problems the founding fathers had with the British government (monarchy)?

• the founding fathers felt that the king had too much power with no limitations

• the founding fathers want the federal government to have all the power

• the founding fathers felt as though the decisions made by the monarchy were in the best interest of the king instead of the people?

• the founding fathers wanted the new government to be similar to England and give a president all of the power

why wasn't the articles of confederation successful? pick two!

• the president had all of the powertwo

• the states had all of the power

• the states could not pass taxes and could not raise money

• the system of checks and balances helped balance the power of government

• congress could not pass taxes and could not raise money

what form of government did the US adopt with the constituion

• flags of the different colonies

• people electing a king

• beginnings of a political party

• representatives working for the people

which statement best explains the importance of the phrase "we the people" from the preamble

• the phrase shows that the people could make laws for the country

• the phrase shows that people from other countries could be prevented from working in government

• the phrase shows that people, instead of a king, would travel to new states

• the phrase shows that people would have less power than the government

which statement best describes the US constitution?

• the constitution is a living document and allows judges to veto bills in congress

• the constitution is a living document and makes the president the ruler

• the constitution cannot be added to and states the roles and responsibilities of government

• the constitution is a living document that states the roles and responsibilities of the government

How did the powers of the federal government increase under the consitution compared to the articles?

• federal government gained the right to declare war

• federal government could now impose taxes

• federal government could force state governments to approve treaties

• federal government did not allow individual states to elect members to congress

which statement best represents the phrase "provide for the common defense" from the preamble in source 3?

• judicial system provides a fair trial

• provides for the welfare of all of its citizens

• ensures liberty

• US Army protects the citizens

which of the founding fathers had the most influence on organizing the document that outlines our federal government?

• james madison

• george washington

• daniel shays

• thomas jefferson

which US government provided for the establishment of the executive branch of the US government?

• Bill of Rights

• Northwest ordinance

• US consitution

• Declaration of Independence

why did the founding fathers create a government with three branches?:

• to make the US more like the English government

• to make sure that governing powers have checks and balances

• to make sure that one branch would always be more important

• to create more jobs for the people in the government