Gov Unit 2 Review (Apex)

Which of the following was TRUE about the Articles of Confederation?

• The federal government was able to collect taxes

• The federal government had sole authority to form foreign policy

• The federal legislature was bicameral (2-houses)

• It was in effect for less than 10 years.

• These are all true.

The ___ Plan favored larger states, as it wanted to apportion representatives in Congress based solely on population size.

• Virginia

• New York

• New Jersey

• Florida

The Great Compromise combined the Virginia and New Jersey Plans by:

• allowing for the counting of slaves for population purposes

• creating a bi-cameral legislature

• adding a Bill of Rights to the Constitution

• Adding limits to the power of the president

Which group pushed for a stronger central government after the failure of the Articles of Confederation?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

Which group demanded the addition of a Bill of Rights in order to ratify the U.S. Constitution?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

Which group insisted that it wasn't necessary to write down protections from the federal gov't, because the constitution left most rights to the states?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

The __ section of the Constitution introduces the document and describes the purpose of forming a government.

• Bill of Rights

• Articles

• Preamble

What is the purpose of Articles I - III of the U.S. Constitution?

• Introducing the Constitution

• Outlining citizens' protections against the federal power

• Explains how to amend the Constitution

• Describes the legislative, executive, and judicial branches

What is required to amend the Constitution?

• A supermajority (2/3 vote) from both the House and Senate

• Decision at a convention called in response to application by 2/3 of all state legislatures

• Both are required steps

• Either with do by itself

Match the statement to the idea it describes: "The law applies to everyone, even presidents and the rich and powerful."

• Limited Government

• Rule of Law

• Separation of Powers

• Popular Sovereignty