Government Unit 1: Foundations Review

In what way did the Constitution improve the ability of the federal government to manage economic issues compared to the Articles of Confederation?

• The Constitution allowed the federal government to regulate interstate commerce.

• The Constitution prohibited the federal government from collecting taxes.

• The Constitution allowed each state to create its own currency.

• The Constitution eliminated tariffs on imports.

Which concept was introduced in the Constitution that was absent from the Articles of Confederation?

• The structure of unitary government.

• The principle of popular sovereignty.

• The concept of separation of powers.

• The principle of state sovereignty.

What does the notion of "consent of the governed" in the Declaration of Independence represent?

• the power of the monarchy.

• the importance of individual rights against government authority.

• the right of free speech.

• the power to create tax regulations.

Which of the following is something that both the Declaration of Independence and the English Bill of Rights have?

• The need for a monarchy.

• The protection of individual rights against government abuse.

• The requirement for taxation without representation.

• The establishment of religious freedoms.

A small group of wealthy and powerful people make all the major decisions, while regular citizens have little say in government matters. What form of government does this country have?

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Anarchy

One leader rules with absolute power, and anyone who disagrees faces severe punishment. What form of government does this country have?

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

There is no government, so people live without laws or official rules, leading to freedom but also chaos. What form of government does this country have?

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Anarchy

How did the Constitution address these actions of the king?

• By establishing a system of checks and balances to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.

• By allowing the president to have absolute power over the judiciary.

• By ensuring that all trials are conducted in secret to protect the accused.

• By granting the king the power to appoint judges for life.

What does the Bill of Rights protect according to the passage?

• The right to a speedy and public trial

• The power of Congress to override the judicial branch

• The jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in all cases

• The freedom of assembly

The Supreme Court cannot make laws, but it does?

• Handle all federal court cases from the beginning.

• Review appeals of cases at the federal level.

• Handle state level cases.

• Handle civil cases at the state level.