Civics Test Review

Front

What was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

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The national government could not collect taxes

Front

Shays' Rebellion demonstrated the need for: More state militias, A stronger national government, Less taxation of farmers, Stronger state governments

Back

A stronger national government

Front

During the Constitutional Convention, the Great Compromise resolved: How states would be represented in Congress

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How states would be represented in Congress

Front

The Federalist Papers primarily argued for: Individual state sovereignty, A weaker central government, Protection of individual rights, Ratification of the Constitution

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Ratification of the Constitution

Front

Which statement best describes the Anti-Federalists' main concern about the Constitution? Options: It gave too much power to the states, It needed a Bill of Rights, It created too weak a military, It regulated commerce too strictly

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It needed a Bill of Rights

Front

Which branch of government has the power to declare war and regulate commerce between states?

Back

Legislative Branch

Front

What is a key check that the President has over Congress?

Back

Can veto bills

Front

How long is a single term for a U.S. Supreme Court Justice?

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Life

Front

Who has the power to nominate Supreme Court Justices?

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President

Front

What is required for Congress to override a Presidential veto?

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Two-thirds majority