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Constitution Test
Study for the US History Constitution Test!!
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How does the Executive Branch check the power of the Courts? | Presidents have the power of appointment and the power to pardon criminals |
| The Judicial Branch's common name is _______. | The Courts |
| How do the Courts check the power of the President? | Judges are appointed for life by the president and are free from Presidential influence |
| What were the two important laws that were successfully passed by the Articles of Confederation? | The Land Ordinance of 1785, Northwest Ordinance of 1787 |
| How does the Executive Branch check the power of Congress? | Veto |
| Which three essential powers did the Articles of Confederation government NOT have? | Authority, taxation, and interstate commerce (trade between states) |
| What is one of the most controversial clauses in the Constitution? | Elastic Clause |
| Which of the following happened first? - The Constitutional Convention - Shays' Rebellion - Articles of Confederation - The end of the American Revolution | Articles of Confederation |
| In what ways are Americans equal? | We are equal in the eyes of the law |
| What was the purpose of the Preamble of the Constitution? | To describe the goals of government |
| What is the purpose of the Constitution? | It describes the process of creating government |
| What is the definition of republicanism? | People vote for elected representatives who represent the people's wishes in government |
| What is the definition of popular sovereinety? | A government in which the people rule |
| What was Shays' rebellion? (Did it occur before or after the revolution?) | A tax revolt that occurred in Massachusetts AFTER the revolution |
| What is the definition of federalism? | A system in which power is shared between the state and national government |
| True or false, anti-federalists SUPPORTED making a new constitution? | False |
| Rebellion of farmers in Massachusetts, protesting mortgage foreclosure (losing their land). It highlighted a need for a stronger central government. | Shays' Rebellion |
| Americans were afraid that a ______ would lead to tyranny, or oppressive rule. | Strong central government |
| True or false, the Federalist papers were written to persuade people to support the new constitution. | True |
| What are the 3 responsibilities of an American citizen? | To vote, follow laws, and serve on jury duty |
| Which branch of government does Article I of the Constitution cover? | Legislative |
| How many amendments are there to the Constitution? | 27 |
| How does the Legislative Branch check the power of the Courts? | Impeachment |
| The Legislative Branch is also known as _________. | The Congress |
| Anti-federalists wanted a Bill of Rights to be added to the Constitution in order to protect _________. | Individual Rights |
| The Executive Branch does which of the following to the laws? - Makes the laws - Carries out and enforces the laws - Interprets the laws - All of these | Carries out, or enforces the laws |
| Which branch does Article II of the Constitution discuss? | Executive |
| Which is a weakness of the Articles of Confederation? - Congress couldn't collect taxes - Weak central government - Provided for no common currency - All of these | All of these |
| The Executive Branch's common name is _________. | The Presidency |
| What is the name of the Principle of the Constitution that ensures that the branches of government work together fairly? | Checks and balances |
| What were two compromises made at the Constitutional Convention? | The Great (Connecticut) Compromise, and the 3/5 Compromise |
| How do the Courts check the power of the Congress? | Power of judicial review |
| Who was the Father of the Constitution? | James Madison |
| Which group remains in power until they retire, die, or are removed for bad behavior? | Supreme Court |
| Which principle of the Constitution divides the power of the government into branches? | Separation of Powers |
| How does the Legislative Branch check the power of the President? | Over-ride veto |
| The Legislative Branch does which of the following to the laws? - Makes the laws - Carries out and enforces the laws - Interprets the laws - All of these | Makes the laws |
| Who is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces? | President |
| Which branch does Article III of the Constitution explain? | Judicial |
| Which group of people wanted the Constitution to include a Bill of Rights? | Anti-federalists |
| Who was the leading Anti-Federalist? | George Mason |
| How many articles are there in the Constitution? | 7 |
| Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution? | To guarantee the rights of the people would not be violated |
| Under the Articles of Confederation, most of the power was with who/what? | The states |
| What is the name for a change or addition to the Constitution? | Amendment |
| George Mason refused to sign the Constitution, why? | He felt that it didn't do a good enough job protecting individual rights |
| What 5 rights and liberties are described in the 1st Amendment? | Freedom of speech, assembly, religion, petition, and press |
| What are the 7 Principles of the Constitution on? | The fundamental values on which the Constitution is based |
| True or false, federalists SUPPORT a strong, national government and the creation of a new constitution? | True |
| The Judicial Branch does which of the following to the laws? - Makes the laws - Carries out or enforces the laws - Interprets the laws - All of these | Interprets the laws |
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