American Gov Unit 2 Review

This group argued the Constitution made the central government too strong.

• Anti-Federalists

• Federalists

This group supported states' rights.

• Anti-Federalists

• Federalists

Argued the Constitution needed a Bill of Rights to protect the people.

• Anti-Federalist

• Federalist

Argued the president would not become a tyrant because of the system of checks and balances.

• Anti-Federalist

• Federalist

What was the original government of the United States?

• the U.S. Bill of Rights

• the Confederate States of America

• the Articles of Confederation

• the Constitution

Which of the following were weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

• The inability to tax.

• Each state printed its own money.

• The president was too powerful.

• There was no Supreme Court.

How can a president veto a bill?

• By refusing to sign it and returning it to Congress
• By deleting the bill from the system
• By making a public announcement of disapproval
• By voting against it in a presidential election

This compromise was intended to limit the power of southern states in the House of Representatives while still allowing slaves to count toward representation.

• Great Compromise

• 3/5 Compromise

• 2/3 Compromise

• Connecticut Compromise

The executive branch can veto bills and appoint justices. The legislative branch makes laws and can override vetoes. The Supreme Court can rule laws to be unconstitutional. What does this represent?

• Oligarchy

• Articles of Confederation

• Tricameral Legislature

• Checks and Balances

Which branch of government regulates commerce, declares war, and establish post offices?

• Executive Branch
• Judicial Branch
• Legislative Branch