Government Review

Match the following

• guards one branch from becoming too powerful

• amendment

• refuse to sign into law

• ratify

• addition or change

• veto

• a form of government in which people elect representatives to run the country

• checks or balances

• approve

• republic

Which of the following was not a weakness in the in the Articles of Confederation?

• It could make laws but not pass them.

• It couldn't collect enough money from states to pay for the war.

• It could only make religious laws.

• It couldn't put tariffs on imports of British goods without state approval.

What is the difference between the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution?

• The Constitution only had one branch, whereas the Articles have three.

• The Articles only had one branch, whereas the Constitution had three.

• The Articles were written after the Constitution.

• The Articles were written in 1770 whereas the Constitution was written in 1776.

What was the Three-Fifths Compromise?

• The counting of slaves for the purpose of representation and taxation.

• The counting of representatives for each seat in the Senate.

• The number of members who signed the Constitution.

• The amount of power given to the Legislative Branch.

What are the Ten Amendments to the COnstitution called?

• Preamble

• Declaration

• Articles

• Bill of Rights

What was Shay's Rebellion?

• A rebellion against the British army.

• People opposed to officers entering their homes.

• A series of protests from farmers against tax collections.

• Citizens boycotting the imported goods.

Explain The Virginia Plan and why smaller states were opposed.

What was the outcome of the Great Compromise?

Match the following

• Makes laws

• Executive Branch

• Decides what laws mean

• Legislative Branch

• Makes sure laws are carried out

• Judicial Branch

Match the following

• Interprets if laws are fair

• Legislative Branch

• Established Taxes

• Executive Branch

• Commands the armed forces

• Judicial Branch