Unit 8: American Government

What were the Articles of Confederation?

With the Articles of Confederation, their power was ­­­­­­­___________________ and the government was _________________________.

What were 2 things the Federal Government could do?

What were 2 things the Federal Government couldn’t do?

How many delegates were selected for the Constitutional Convention?

• 55

• 45

• 65

• 75

Who was absent from the Constitutional Convention?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Alexander Hamilton

• Benjamin Franklin

Name two principles of the Constitution:

 

What is the electoral college?

• A group of people chosen from each state and the district of columbiato formally select the president and vice president.

• A system of voting in which citizens cast ballots for a slate of delegates to a political party.

• A system of government in which power is held by the people and their elected representatives.

• A group of people appointed by the president to advise on policy issues.

How many presidential electors are there?

• 538

• 476

• 645

• 721

How many electors are needed to win the presidential election?