Gallopade Checkpoint 7 The U.S. Constitution

Which statement correctly describes the relationship between the people and the government in the United States?

• The government decides which rights people should have.

• People decide which rights the government should have.

Under the U.S. Constitution, who has the most power in the United States?

• citizens

• government

What is one of the main ways U.S. citizens exercise their power?

• by voting

• by enforcing laws

"We need to build an army to protect our country, but how can we if we cannot collect taxes to fund it?"

• Supporter of strong national government

• Supporter of strong state government

"We must protect ourselves against a president becoming a tyrant like King George III!"

• Supporter of strong national government

• Supporter of strong state government

"The Articles of Confederation formed a half-starved, limping government."

• Supporter of strong national government

• Supporter of strong state government

"We prefer to make our own decisions because our needs are not the same as yours."

• Supporter of strong national government

• Supporter of strong state government

What term describes this government structure?

The U.S. Constitution gives certain powers to the federal government. Any powers not reserved for the federal government are given to the states. Additionally, some powers are shared powers, given to both the federal and state governments.

• republic

• monarchy

• federal system

• democracy

manage public health and welfare

• Federal Government

• State Government

• Both Federal and State Government

borrow money

• Federal Government

• State Government

• Both Federal and State Government