MYA Review 1

The chart below provides details about the

Articles of Confederation.

Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation

Congress had no power to tax.

Congress had no power to raise troops.

Congress had no power to ___________

There was no national executive.

There was no national court system.

Which phrase completes the chart?

• equip a navy

• declare war

• regulate trade between states

• borrow money

The diagram shows weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation and how they were corrected in the Constitution. Which phrase completes the diagram?

• The Supreme Court has the power of judicial review.

• The national government controls state tax collection

• Congress can raise an army.

• The national government has the power to collect taxes.

The statement below lists the qualifications for

holding a public office.

*Be at least 25 years old

*Be a U.S. citizen at least 7 years

*Reside in the state to be represented

Which government office has these requirements?

• U.S. Senator

• Governor of Florida

• President of the United States

• Member of the U.S. House of Representatives

What is one way in which an individual citizen can influence the government?

• save money from extra earnings

• help a neighbor solve a problem

• sign a petition to state legislators

• watch television to become better informed

What is the main purpose of propaganda?

• to provide impartial information

• to influence the views of the public

• to resolve disagreements without emotion

• to prevent one group from having an unfair advantage

Jocelyn is running for the U.S Senate. What is one of the qualifications for office she must meet?

• have served as Governor of the state she will represent.

• have been a member of the U.S. House of Representatives

• reside in the state she will represent

• have resided in the United States for at least 10 years

What title would you give the following terms?

*Start a petition.

*Visit members of Congress

*Vote

*Write letters to a newspaper about an issue.

• How the MEDIA influences government

• How LOBBYISTS monitor government officials

• How ELECTED OFFICIALS influence public opinion

• How INDIVIDUALS can influence the government

What do television news and newspapers have in common?

• They rely on people’s willingness to read written information.

• They can influence both public opinion and government policy.

• They only give one side of a story.

• They present viewers with moving images.

Which power is expressly given to the President by the Constitution?

• the power to tax

• the power to declare war

• the power to issue pardons for federal crimes

• the power to determine the constitutionality of laws

The chart below lists some of the delegated powers of Congress.

DELEGATED POWERS OF CONGRESS

• Declare war

• Coin and Print Money

• Regulate Immigration

Which phrase completes the chart?

• Charter a national bank

• Appoint and receive ambassadors

• Approve Presidential appointments

• Review laws for their constitutionality