Articles of Confederation Lesson Review

What was the name of the constitution created by the Continental Congress?

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The Federalist Papers

What is a constitution?

• A document presenting a plan of government.

• A historical novel.

• A scientific theory.

• A type of currency.

What did Congress ask the colonies to do in the spring of 1776?

• Replace their colonial charters with new constitutions

• Declare independence from Britain

• Form a new military alliance

• Increase taxes on imports

What is the primary function of the legislative branch of a government?

• Enforcing laws

• Interpreting laws

• Making laws

• Judging laws

What does the legislative branch include?

• Judges appointed by the governor

• Lawmakers elected by the voters of the state

• Military leaders chosen by the president

• Business executives selected by the mayor

In a bicameral legislature, how are the two houses typically arranged in a capitol building?

• Both houses meet in the same room.

• One house meets in a different city.

• The houses meet in different wings or on different floors.

• Both houses meet outdoors.

What does the term "bicameral" refer to in the context of government?

• A single house of the legislative branch

• Two houses of the legislative branch

• Three branches of government

• A system with no legislative branch

Which two houses make up the Pennsylvania State Legislature?

• House of Commons and the Senate

• House of Representatives and the Senate

• House of Lords and the Senate

• House of Delegates and the Senate

Which branch of government carries out the laws made by the legislative branch?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Federal

What is the role of the Executive Branch in government?

• To make laws

• To carry out laws

• To interpret laws

• To amend laws