American Government Unit 2 Review

Which of the following is NOT an example of self-government?

• governors and state legislatures were accountable to the people

• The Declaration of Independence

• A colony being ruled by the King of England

• The Preamble "We the People"

What is an example of popular sovereignty in the U.S.?

• State constitutions were all founded on the idea of a social contract

• Laws were created with the king's counsel

• A lord proprietor appointed their officials

• Royal colonies had to answer to the monarch

What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• The purpose was to define natural rights and list grievances against the king of England

• Create a Government for the United States

• Describe the rights of colonists in royal colonies

• To supplement the Articles of Confederation

Which amendment gave women the right to vote?

• 1st

• 10th

• 19th

• 22nd

How does the legislative branch of government (Congress) act in the best interests of the people?

• by ruling on court cases fairly so people's rights aren't restricted

• by creating foreign policy and attending events as chief diplomat

• by creating laws that do not interfere with the people's rights

• by appointing officials to positions based off party loyalty

What is the role of the legislative branch?

• Enforce Laws

• Pass Laws

• Interpret Laws

• None of the above

What were 2 problems or weaknesses with the Articles of Confederation?

• the Articles of Confederation created a national government

• All changes to the Articles required unanimous consent

• States had the sole power to tax within their borders

• the Articles of Confederation was the first U.S. constitution to deny natural rights

The concepts of life, liberty, and property (pursuit of happiness) are most closely associated with which concept?

• Natural Rights

• Bill of Rights

• Limited government

• popular sovereignty

What is the benefit of a republic? (A government in which people select leaders to represent them)

• A republic has a president as its leader

• A republic has a president as its leader

• A republic allows voters to elect representatives to act on their behalf

• A republic divides power between the federal governmentand the states

Which of the following is a concurrent power? (Definition-the powers that are shared by the national and state governments)

• Creating public schools

• Creating a military

• Establishing foreign policy

• Collecting taxes