Unit 4

What does ratification mean?

• To oppose

• To reject

• To approve

• To explain

Popular sovereignty puts political authority in the hands of those in government positions.

• True

• False

Constitution is defined as:

• a steep drop in economic activity combined with rising unemployment

• to bring charges against a public official

• a set of basic principles that determines the powers and duties of a government

• a piece of legislation enacted by a municipal authori

Which state delayed the ratification of the Articles of Confederation?

• Virginia

• Maryland

• New York

• Vermont

This is known as the the first 10 amendments to the Constitution

• Articles of Confederation

• Bill of Rights

• Federalist Papers

• Implied Power

Which event led the framers to believe that the government needed to be stronger?

• American Revolution

• Constitutional Convention

• Shays Rebellion

• Northwest Treaty

The responsibility of the legislative branch is to:

• prevent any branch from become too powerful

• proposing and passing new laws

• run the nations court system

This branch of government ensures that criminals are punished, laws are interpreted and helps to settle disputes between states:

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

Who works within the executive branch of government?

• The President and those that help to run the country.

• Members of congress

• Judges within the Supreme Court

What was the main issue that led to the Three-Fifths Compromise?

• How slaves should be counted towards representation

• How slave traders should be taxed

• Whether slaves could vote

• Whether slavery should be outlawed