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American Studies

Total questions: 9

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
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1.

The articles of confederation was.......................................

a)

a document that declared great Britain independence

b)

served as writing document that established the functions of the national government of the united states after it declared independence

 from great Britain.

c)

An article

d)

a document that is a document written for a reason that will not be stated because i am to lazy.

2.

which branch carrys out laws

a)

legislative

b)

judical

c)

gojo

d)

executive

3.

what is a constitution

a)

 a person chosen to make decisions for a larger group.

b)

written plan of government

c)

an introduction which usually states the purpose goals and reasoning behind a document (in this case, the constitution)

d)

A written, formal request for leadership to make a change

4.

ratify

a)

 a formal meeting or series of meetings for discussion between delegates especially those from a political party.

b)

to approve

c)

a small band of people ready to fight when needed

d)

German mercenaries hired to help the British fight the Americans

5.

militiamilitiaGVV militiamilitia  

a)

a small band of people ready to fight when needed

b)

to nullify or get rid of a current law or policy

c)

a system of government where officials are elected in one form or another to make decisions

d)

 in favor of or against an idea or thing usually in a way that is closed minded prejudicial or unfair

6.

preamble

a)

 an introduction which usually states the purpose goals and reasoning behind a document (in this case, the constitution)

b)

 the act of resolving or determining upon an action course of action method or procedure 

c)

the division of power between the states and the federal government.

d)

a formal meeting or series of meetings for discussion between delegates especially those from a political party. 

7.

checks and balances

a)

the executive branch enforces the law. It controls the police and the military as well as diplomacy.

b)

someone who betrays your trust and goes against people they were once loyal to.

c)

the division of power between the states and the federal government.

d)

the power that the branches of government have over each other to regulate each other.

8.

federalism

a)

 the division of power between the states and the federal government.

b)

A written, formal request for leadership to make a change

c)

an arrangement between 2 people where both give up things that they want/desire

d)

a formal meeting or series of meetings for discussion between delegates especially those from a political party.

9.

compromise

a)

an introduction which usually states the purpose goals and reasoning behind a document (in this case, the constitution)

b)

the division of power between the states and the federal government.

c)

an arrangement between 2 people where both give up things that they want/desire

d)

a meeting starting on May 25, 1787, between delegates of the colonies to help revise the Articles of Confederation.