Unit 2/3 Quizziz - US

All of the following were problems of the Articles of Confederation except:

• One branch of government

• Government couldn't tax people

• The President had the power to send troops into combat.

• Weak central government

What role is the President playing when he/she sends troops into combat?

• Chief Executive

• Commander in Chief

• Chief Legislator

• Head of Party

What is a Loose Constructionist?

• Someone who has a literal interpretation of the Constitution.

• Someone who did not support the Constitution.

• Someone who sees room for interpretation of the Constitution.

• Someone who doesn't like rules.

Thomas Jefferson was a

• Strict Constructionist

• Loose Constructionist

What is one problem of the Electoral College?

• Not everyone gets to vote.

• A candidate needs to campaign in every state in order to win.

• A candidate can win the popular vote but not the electoral vote.

• The winner of the Electoral College vote does not become president.

What was the purpose of the Federalist Papers?

• To get people to support the Articles.

• To get people to support the Constitution.

• To get people to support the National Bank.

• To get people to vote for a Bill of Rights.

Why were Anti-Federalists fearful of the Constitution?

• Not everyone was given the right to vote.

• There was not enough power given to the federal government.

• The government included a President.

• There was no protection of individual rights.

What part of the Constitution allows for the government to adapt to changes over time?

• Checks and Balances

• The Electoral College

• The Elastic/"necessary & proper" Clause

• The Great Compromise.

All of the following are precedents set by George Washington except:

• Two terms

• Neutrality

• Cabinet

• No political parties

Which amendment limits presidents to serving 2 terms?

• 2nd

• 22nd

• 12th

• 13th