Civics Test Review

What was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• The national government could not collect taxes

• States had too much military power

• Congress had too much power over states

• The executive branch was too strong

Shays' Rebellion demonstrated the need for:

• More state militias

• A stronger national government

• Less taxation of farmers

• Stronger state governments

During the Constitutional Convention, the Great Compromise resolved:

• The issue of slavery

• States' rights concerns

• How states would be represented in Congress

• The power of the executive branch

The Federalist Papers primarily argued for:

• Individual state sovereignty

• A weaker central government

• Protection of individual rights

• Ratification of the Constitution

Which statement best describes the Anti-Federalists' main concern about the Constitution?

• It gave too much power to the states

• It needed a Bill of Rights

• It created too weak a military

• It regulated commerce too strictly

Which branch of government has the power to declare war and regulate commerce between states?

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• State Governments

What is a key check that the President has over Congress?

• Can declare laws unconstitutional

• Can veto bills

• Can impeach members of Congress

• Can dissolve Congress

How long is a single term for a U.S. Supreme Court Justice?

• 8 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• Life

Who has the power to nominate Supreme Court Justices?

• Speaker of the House

• Senate Majority Leader

• Chief Justice

• President

What is required for Congress to override a Presidential veto?

• Simple majority vote

• Three-fourths majority

• Unanimous vote

• Two-thirds majority