WorksheetsWeek 1 Review Trinity
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which of the following was a feature of the government under the Articles of Confederation?
No president
A strong national army
A federal court system
A national taxing authority
How did the Articles of Confederation address the issue of representation for each state?
Each state had one vote regardless of population size
States with larger populations had more votes
Representation was based on wealth
Each state had two votes
Why might the requirement that all 13 states agree to make amendments have made the Articles of Confederation difficult to change?
It made it nearly impossible to achieve unanimous agreement
It allowed the president to veto amendments
It gave more power to larger states
It required only a simple majority to pass amendments
Which economic limitation under the Articles of Confederation most directly affected the federal government's ability to raise revenue?
No power to tax
No power to enforce treaties
No national army or navy
No federal control on trade
How did the Constitutional Convention of 1787 aim to generate public support for the new Constitution?
By emphasizing ideas that would generate public support
By ignoring public opinion
By restricting public participation in government
By abolishing all state governments
Which chamber of Congress has the sole power of revenue (taxation)?
The Senate
The House of Representatives
The Supreme Court
The President
What is the term length for a US Senator?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
What is the term length for a US House Member?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
What type of vote does it take to override a presidential veto?
2/3rds in both chambers
3/4ths in both chambers
3/5ths in both chambers
2/3rds of the Senate
What type of vote does it take to impeach a president in the House?
majority vote
2/3rds vote
3/5ths vote
3/4ths vote
