How did the conditions outlined in the excerpt affect the federal government?

It was unable to raise money for defense without the help of the states

It was unable to wage war with other nations without a general election vote

It was unable to form a unified national army to defend the nation (if it had the money to do so)

It was unable to spend money without the states' approval

How does the override of a presidential veto by Congress demonstrate the principle of checks and balances?

The president cannot block a law that the majority of representatives want passed

Congress cannot pass a law unless it has the support of the president

The president cannot enact a law that violates constitutional principles

Congress cannot dictate how the president chooses to enforce a law

How is federalism displayed in the United States?

the division of powers between the national and state governments

the freedom of people to choose how to participate in the economy

the presence of leaders elected to represent portions of the population

the establishment of the executive, legislative and judicial branches

What is the purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution?

To explain the intentions of the Founding Fathers

To set up the branches of government

To declare independence from Britain

What is "popular sovereignty"?

The authority of a government is created and sustained by the consent of its people

The concept that the government should be controlled by a single ruler

The idea that the government should be controlled by a small group of elite individuals

The belief that the government should have absolute power over its people

What are the two ways an amendment to the Constitution may be proposed?

By a two-thirds vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate or by a national convention called for by two-thirds of the State legislatures

By a two-thirds vote in the House of Representatives and a majority vote in the Senate

By a majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate

By a national convention called for by a majority of the State legislatures

How does the power established by Marbury v. Madison play a role in the amendment process?

The Supreme Court has the power to declare an amendment passed by Congress as unconstitutional

It gives the President the power to veto amendments

It has no impact on the amendment process

It allows state governments to override federal amendments

What is an amendment in the context of the U.S. Constitution?

An addition, clarification, or correction to the main document

A type of currency used during the colonial period

A type of military strategy used in warfare

A type of legal document used in court cases

What was the Three-Fifths Compromise?

An agreement on how slaves would be counted for taxation and representation purposes

A treaty to end the American Civil War

A trade agreement between the North and South

A compromise on the number of states in the Union

Which aspect of the U.S. Constitution did Abigail Adams warning against?

the lack of rights given to women

the many responsibilities given to the new government

the establishment of a republican government instead of a monarchy

the absence of women among the country's founders

Preparing for ADAM Unit 2

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History

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8th Grade

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David Kitchen

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the next step in the procedure for filling the judicial seat?

The Senate votes to confirm or reject the candidate

Congress provides their input to the president about the candidate

A general election is held for citizens to vote on the candidates

The sitting members of the US Supreme Court vote on the candidate

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Shays's Rebellion reveal about the federal government under the Articles of Confederation?

Its lack of unity made it vulnerable to foreign attacks

It was not strong enough to effectively halt rebellions

Its punishments against free expression were too brutal

It had not extended voting rights to enough citizens

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt