Quarter 1 review

Which statement identifies a weakness in the Articles of Confederation?

• The states did not have the power to tax.

• The national government did not have a court system.

• The states had a different number of votes in the legislature.

• The national government had too much control over the states.

In 1787, the delegates to the Constitutional Convention passed the resolution below: That a national government ought to be established consisting of a supreme legislative, executive, and judiciary.

Which of the following weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation was the resolution intended to correct?

• The lack of an executive and court system.

• The national government taxing the states.

• The amount of debt the states had taken on.

• The states having too much individual power.

These arguments were used in the debate over the ratification of the Constitution.

Which group of Americans made these arguments?

• Patriots

• Loyalists

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

Which statement most accurately describes the viewpoints held by the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists concerning ratification of the U.S. Constitution?

• The Anti-Federalists supported ratifying the U.S. Constitution because they did not want states to have any rights, while the Federalists opposed ratifying the Constitution.

• The Federalists supported ratifying the U.S. Constitution because they did not want states to have any rights, while the Anti-Federalists opposed ratifying the Constitution.

• The Anti-Federalists supported ratifying the U.S. Constitution, while the Federalists opposed ratification claiming the Constitution did not limit the power of the federal government.

• The Federalists supported ratifying the U.S. Constitution, while the Anti-Federalists opposed ratification claiming the Constitution did not limit the power of the federal government.

In the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, what is the meaning of the phrase: "We the People"?

• The people express their will by directly creating laws.

• The people express their will through participation in political parties.

• The government needs taxes from the people and exists to govern them.

• The government receives its power from the people and exists to serve them.

Which phrase best summarizes one purpose of America's national government as set forth in the Preamble?

• to set up a fair legal system

• to provide good fortune for all

• to offer employment opportunities

• to establish that each state has an army

Which part of the national government has the power to coin money?

• Congress

• President

• Supreme Court

• Senate & Cabinet

Enumerated powers described in Article I Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution belong to the:

• States

• Judicial branch

• Executive branch

• Legislative branch

How does the system of checks and balances limit the power of the federal government in America?

• By requiring the cooperation of at least two branches for many government actions

• By requiring that government actions be approved by a popular vote

• By allowing voters to overturn prior government decisions

• By giving state governments a voice in federal decisions

How does the U.S. Constitution limit the powers of government through due process of law?

• The three branches of government have equal power.

• The government cannot deny adult citizens the right to vote.

• The U.S. justice system requires that people be treated equitably.

• The different branches can limit or check the power of one another.