Articles of Confederation and Constitutional Convention

Which early government document led to the idea of the US president having limited power?

• Mayflower Compact

• Magna Carta

• English Bill of Rights

• Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

Article I of the US Constitution describes which branch of government?

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Mayflower Compact

The Articles of Confederation allowed each state only one vote in Congress. Which question reflects a major concern states had about this arrangement?

• Should states attempt to resolve conflicting claims to territory?

• Should states change their procedure for selecting representatives?

• Should unanimous state approval for national laws be required?

• Should more populous states receive greater representation?

What is the role of the legislative branch?*

• make the laws

• judge the laws

• enforce the laws

• ignore the laws

What is the role of the executive branch?*

• judge the laws

• make the laws

• enforce the laws

• overrule the laws

What is the role of the judicial branch?*

• nullify the laws

• enforce the laws

• make the laws

• interpret the laws

According to the Constitution, who is the executive branch?*

• Congress

• President

• Supreme Court

• House of Representatives

The judicial branch is made up of...*

• Supreme Court

• Senate

• House of Representatives

• State Leaders

The legislative branch consists of...*

• State Legislatures

• Presidential Cabinet

• Justices

• Congress

What does the word "ratification" mean?*

• to cancel

• to nullify

• to approve

• to repeal