Unit 3: SE Review

Based on the excerpt, how did the Great Compromise help create this governmental structure?

• By settling the issues over voting rights in the North.

• By settling the issues between Federalists and Anti-Federalists.

• By settling the issues over taxation.

• By settling the issues between large and small states.

Which statement shows how this grievance was addressed in the

U.S. Constitution?

• Congress may override a Presidential veto.

• Congress may ratify amendments.

• The House of Representatives introduces tax bills.

• The Senate may vote to turn down treaties.

Which weaknesses are associated with the Articles of Confederation?

(Choose TWO correct answers.)

• Slavery was banned in the Northwest Territory.

• The one-house legislature was based on population.

• States coined their own money.

• The central government held too much power.

• All states had to approve amendments

Based on the excerpt, why did James Madison believe that federalism is needed in government?

• It allows the government to make decisions more efficiently.

• It limits governmental authority in order to avoid abuses of power.

• It prevents conflict over controversial governmental policies.

• It provides the government with a way to support the powers of the military.

Why did Jefferson believe this freedom was significant?

• To prevent political parties from sharing information about opponents.

• To allow governmental review of information prior to publication.

• To allow different points of view to be shared with the public.

• To prevent criticism of elected officials who pass laws

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Legislative

,

(b) Executive

,

(c) Judicial

• Declares War

• Makes the laws

• Commands armed forces

• Interprets Laws

• Declares laws unconstitutional

• Enforces Laws