Articles of Confederation and U.S. Government Quiz Review

What was one strength of the Articles of Confederation?

• The national government could declare war

• The federal government could collect taxes

• There was an executive branch to enforce laws

• Each state had multiple votes in Congress

What was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• The government could print and borrow money

• Congress could make treaties and alliances

• There was no national court system

• Congress could pass laws with 9 of 13 states agreeing

What is an example of Checks and Balances?

• The government is divided into three branches

• The President checks Congress by vetoing a law

• Citizens vote for their Senators and Representatives

• States can create their own traffic laws

What does Judicial Review allow the Supreme Court to do?

• Declare a law passed by Congress unconstitutional

• Divide powers among branches to prevent abuse

• Share power between state and federal governments

• Limit government powers to respect individual rights

What is the principle of Federalism?

• Power is shared between state and federal governments

• The government is divided into three branches

• The President checks Congress by vetoing a law

• Citizens elect representatives to make laws and govern

What principle is demonstrated when Congress overrides the President’s veto with a two-thirds vote?

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

• Republicanism

Which principle allows states to have powers to make certain laws independently?

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

• Republicanism

What principle is shown when a judge cannot also be a senator or the President?

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

• Republicanism

What principle is demonstrated when citizens vote for leaders to represent them?

• Republicanism

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

Which amendment guarantees the freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition?

• Amendment 1

• Amendment 2

• Amendment 3

• Amendment 4