5th Grade Social Studies Review 1

What was the primary purpose of the Articles of Confederation?

• To give strong power to the central government

• To ensure each state remained independent and sovereign

• To create a national military force

• To establish a federal court system

Under the Articles of Confederation, the central government had:

• Unlimited power

• Equal power with the states

• Very limited power

• Complete control over the states

The Constitution of the United States established:

• A single branch of government

• Two separate branches of government

• Three branches of government with checks and balances

• Four independent governing bodies

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive branch

• Legislative branch

• Judicial branch

• State branch

According to the Federalist Papers, James Madison argued for:

• A system of checks and balances

• Complete state independence

• A single powerful leader

• Direct democracy only

The executive branch's main role is to:

• Write new laws

• Interpret the laws

• Carry out the laws

• Remove laws

The judicial branch's primary responsibility is to:

• Create new laws

• Interpret the laws

• Enforce the laws

• Elect officials

Changes to the Constitution can be made through:

• Executive orders only

• The amendment process

• State laws

• Supreme Court decisions only

Which document replaced the Articles of Confederation?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The Federalist Papers

• The Constitution

Which of these shows good citizenship in America?

• Ignoring current events

• Participating in elections

• Avoiding community service

• Refusing to help others