Federalism, AOC, Constitution, 3 branches

What was the main issue with the Articles of Confederation that led to the creation of the Constitution in 1789?

• It provided too much power to the national government.

• It made the 13 states extremely powerful.

• It abolished the monarchy.

• It established a single state government.

Who had most of the government power under the Articles of Confederation?

• The national government

• The state governments

• The President

• The judiciary

What significant change did the Constitution introduce compared to the Articles of Confederation?

• It gave all powers to a single ruler.

• It reduced the powers of the national government.

• It balanced power between state and national governments.

• It eliminated state governments.

Why is the Constitution still significant more than two centuries after its creation?

• It shows the power of a single ruler.

• It is no longer relevant.

• It has been replaced by another document.

• It established a lasting system of government.

What is the main reason for having different layers of government in a large country like the United States?

• To increase the complexity of the government

• To allow states to govern themselves and have diverse identities

• To centralize all power in one government

• To make laws more complicated

What system of government is described in the text where power is shared among different levels?

• Monarchy

• Federalism

• Oligarchy

• Anarchy

Why is it beneficial for the national government to manage the currency instead of each state having its own?

• It promotes tourism

• It makes shopping easier as there is no need for currency exchange

• It increases state revenue

• It allows for more currencies to be created

What does the Constitution allow the 50 states to do in the United States?

• All states must follow the same laws without exceptions.

• States can pursue their own agendas to a certain extent.

• States have no individual powers or identities.

• All states must have identical cultural values.

In Florida, what is the law regarding motorcycle helmets for drivers aged 20 and younger?

• They are not required to wear helmets.

• They must wear helmets only on highways.

• They must wear helmets.

• They can choose whether to wear a helmet or not.

What is unique about New Hampshire's law regarding motorcycle helmets?

• All motorcycle drivers must wear helmets.

• Only drivers under 18 must wear helmets.

• No one is legally required to wear a helmet.

• Helmets are optional but recommended.