Midterm Review Part 3: Government and Civics

The Articles of Confederation failed because:

• Congress could not declare war.

• the Supreme Court overturn laws passed by Congress.

• the national government was too weak.

• Congress lacked the power to coin money.

Why do you think small states preferred the New Jersey Plan?

• It banned slavery in southern states.

• It was similar to their state constitutions.

• It made sure that states would have equal representation.

• It made sure that states would be represented by population.

Which of the choices below resolved the conflict between the 2 plans (NJ & VA) shown in the picture?

• the Northwest Ordinance

• the Bill of Rights

• the Great Compromise

• the Three-Fifths Compromise

Which group argued that the Constitution must include the Bill of Rights to protect citizens?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

How did the Bill of Rights become part of the Constitution?

• During the Great Compromise

• During the Three-Fifths Compromise

• It was added through the amendment process

• It was passed at the Constitutional Convention

Which one is NOT a basic goal in the PREAMBLE?

• to list grievances against Parliament

• to ensure domestic tranquility

• to establish justice

• to form a more perfect union

Answer explanation

the list of grievances was part of the DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE....NOT the PREAMBLE to the CONSTITUTION!!

Which BRANCH in the image can do the following:

1.) veto laws

2.) Make appointments

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

What other power can the LEGISLATIVE branch do in addition to the following:

1.) Override Veto

2.) Ratify Treaties

3.) Impeach

• Make Laws

• Enforce the Laws

• Grant Pardons

• Declare Laws Unconstitutional

Who has the power to create public education in the United States?

• Congress

• state governments

• the President

• private businesses

The amendment process was included in the United States Constitution in order to

• remove people in government

• enable government to meet the changing needs of society

• put a check on the power of the Supreme Court

• make sure the federal system stays the same