Constitution Review Day 2

Which of the following would be considered weaknesses associated with the Articles of Confederation?

• All states had to approve amendments

• The one-house legislature was based on population

• The central government held too much power

• States coined their own money

• Slavery was banned in the Northwest Territory

Which statement shows how this grievance was addressed in the U.S. Constitution?

• Congress may override a presidential veto

• Congress may ratify amendments

• The House of Representatives introduces tax bills

• the Senate may vote to turn down treaties

How was this grievance addressed by the Founding Fathers?

• By making the president the commander in chief of the armed forces

• By requiring the president and members of Congress to take the oath of office

• By giving the president and Congress the power to make treaties

• By giving Congress the power to draft civilians into the armed forces

Which grievance from the Declaration of Independence is addressed by the sixth amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

• "He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly."

• "For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury."

• He has obstructed the ... Laws for establishing Judiciary Powers."

• "For Quartering large bodies of armed troops among us..."

Categorize the information provided with the correct branch of government. (3 answers for each branch)

Groups:

(a) Legislative Branch

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(b) Executive Branch

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(c) Judicial Branch

• Declares Laws Unconstitutional

• US Supreme Court

• Declares War

• Commands Armed Forces

• US President

• Interprets Laws

• US Congress

• Enforces Laws

• Makes Laws