Civic Literacy Mega Review Game

Which of the following was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• Congress could tax directly

• Congress could regulate interstate trade

• No chief executive to enforce the law

• National judiciary to handle state fights

Under the Articles of Confederation, how was Congress able to obtain funds?

• By taxing directly

• By relying on contributions from states

• By regulating interstate trade

• By creating a national judiciary

Which article of the Constitution creates the president who enforces the law?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Article IV

What power did the Interstate Commerce Clause give to Congress under the Constitution?

• Power to tax directly

• Power to create a national judiciary

• Interstate regulatory power

• Power to enforce the law

What was a fix in the Constitution to the issue of each state having only one vote under the Articles of Confederation?

• National government had power to tax directly

• Interstate Commerce Clause

• Bicameral legislature represents states both by population, and equality

• Article III creates Supreme Court

What is the main topic discussed in Federalist #47?

• The importance of a strong central government

• The separation of powers among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches

• The need for a Bill of Rights

• The benefits of a federal system

Which Federalist paper discusses the importance of the separation of powers and checks and balances?

• Federalist #10

• Federalist #51

• Federalist #78

• Federalist #1

According to Federalist #51, what is the purpose of checks and balances?

• To increase government efficiency

• To stop tyranny

• To reduce government spending

• To promote economic growth

What does the principle of "Separation of Powers" entail?

• Each branch has some power over the others, but retains independence.

• Each of the three branches has its own power and independence.

• Each branch is dependent on the others for power.

• Each branch has no power and is controlled by the others.

What is meant by "Checks and Balances" in a government structure?

• Each branch has no power and is controlled by the others.

• Each branch is dependent on the others for power.

• Each branch has some power over the others, but retains independence.

• Each of the three branches has its own power and independence.