Civics Mini #2

According to the Declaration of Independence, which are examples of natural rights?

• A. freedom of speech and of the press

• B. the right to free health care and education

• C. the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

• D. the right to use the resources of nature, including air and water

The chart below provides details about the Articles of Confederation.

Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation

• Congress had no power to tax.

• Congress had no power to raise troops.

• Congress had no power to ? .

• There was no national executive.

• There was no national court system.

• A. regulate trade between states

• B. borrow money

• C. equip a navy

• D. declare war

Why did the Federalists believe the national government would not become too strong if the Constitution was adopted?

• A. The people could only act through their representatives.

• B. The federal government would use its powers to protect, not threaten, individual liberties.

• C. Elected government officials could be trusted to protect individual rights.

• D. A system of checks and balances would prevent the government from becoming tyrannical

Why did the Anti-Federalists urge the addition of a bill of rights to the Constitution?

• A. to abolish slavery

• B. to protect individual liberties

• C. to lower the costs of government

• D. to check the power of state governments

The passage below is from the Declaration of Independence.

To secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. . . .

Whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government . . .

According to this passage, what is the main purpose of government?

• A. to glorify the nation

• B. to protect the rights of its people

• C. to promote popular religious beliefs

• D. to ensure the rights of the government

Why did the American colonists oppose the Stamp Act?

• A. They wanted their independence from Great Britain.

• B. They were more heavily taxed than the people in Britain.

• C. They objected to the tax because it was imposed without their consent or representation.

• D. They learned King George III had not approved the Stamp Act.

Which phrase completes the diagram?

• A. The colonial theory of government

• B. Montesquieu’s separation of powers

• C. Grievances of the colonists against Britain

• D. False rumors spread by colonial newspapers

• A. Congress can raise an army.

• B. The national government has the power to collect taxes.

• C. The national government controls state tax collection.

• D. The Supreme Court has the power of judicial review.

Which phrase completes the Venn diagram?

• A. Coin money

• B. Issue driver licenses

• C. Maintain a court system

• D. Regulate interstate commerce

Which is a power delegated to the national government?

• A. conducting elections

• B. establishing courts

• C. collecting sales tax

• D. coining money