Unit 6 S.S. Quiz

What are the purposes of the government? MARK ALL THAT APPLY.

• managing the economy
• collect and spend money
• provide security
• provide laws
• be the boss

What is a group of separate governments that agree to help one another?

• A democracy
• A confederation
• A group
• A unit

What created the Northwest Territory and the following 5 states- Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin?

• The Northwest Ordinance of 1787
• The Northwest Driver of 1878
• The Move Northwest of 1787
• The Northwest Trail of 1787

Who represents others at important meetings in the government?

• A governor
• A delegate
• A House of Representatives
• A person

What branch of government is found in Article 1 of the Constitution, is known as Congress, and makes our Nations laws?

• The Legislative Branch
• The Executive Branch
• The Judicial Branch

What branch of government is found in Article II of the Constitution, is known as the President of the United States, and carries out or enforces the nation's laws?

• The Legislative Branch
• The Executive Branch
• The Judicial Branch

What branch of government is found in Article III of the Constitution, is known as the Supreme Court, and interprets the laws and settles conflicts among Americans?

• The Legislative Branch
• The Executive Branch
• The Judicial Branch

Which branch of government can impeach the President and override a veto, AND impeach judges and reject appointment of judges?

• The Legislative Branch
• The Executive Branch
• The Judicial Branch

Under what is power shared between a national government and the states?

• federalism
• anti-federalism
• the constitution

Which TWO THINGS relate to the federal powers?

• declaring war
• coining money
• creating public schools
• making traffic laws