Thinking Thursday 10/24 Review

What was the main purpose of the Articles of Confederation?

• To establish a strong central government

• To serve as the first constitution of the United States

• To create a monarchy in America

• To abolish state governments

Which of the following is NOT one of the seven principles of government?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Federalism

• Monarchy

• Checks and Balances

Explain how the principle of "Separation of Powers" is applied in the U.S. government.

• It divides power between the federal and state governments.

• It ensures that no single branch of government becomes too powerful by dividing responsibilities among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.

• It allows the President to have complete control over all branches.

• It gives the Supreme Court the power to make laws.

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Federal

Describe one way in which the system of checks and balances works in the U.S. government.

• The President can declare laws unconstitutional.

• Congress can override a presidential veto with a two-thirds vote.

• The Supreme Court can appoint members of Congress.

• The President can dissolve Congress.

What was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• It allowed states to print their own money.

• It created a strong central government.

• It established a national army.

• It provided for a strong executive branch.

How does federalism distribute power in the United States?

• It centralizes all power in the federal government.

• It divides power between the national and state governments.

• It gives all power to the state governments.

• It allows the President to control both state and federal governments.

Which principle of government is demonstrated when citizens vote in elections?

• Republicanism

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Limited Government

Analyze how the legislative branch can check the power of the executive branch.

• By declaring executive actions unconstitutional

• By vetoing executive orders

• By impeaching the President

• By appointing federal judges

What role does the executive branch play in the law-making process?

• It writes and passes laws.

• It interprets laws.

• It enforces laws.

• It reviews laws for constitutionality.