What was wrong with the Articles of Confederation?

It created a government that was too strong


It failed to establish state governments.


It established a weak central government.


It did not include all of the colonies.

Question 2

Which of the following is not one of the duties of the governor?

Preparing the state budget


Granting pardons for persons convicted of crimes


Approving laws passed by the state legislature


Serving as a judge in select trials

Question 3

What kind of government does the United States have?



Republic


Monarchy


Representative democracy


Dictatorship


Question 4

Which branch of government has the most power?

None, all the branches are equal


Executive branch


Judical branch


Legislative branch
Question 5

In a representative democracy, citizens elect representatives who make laws for them.

False
or
True

Question 6

The US Supreme Court can decide if a law is unconstitutional.:

False
or
True

Question 7

Match the branch of government with the description

Legislative branch

Executive branch

Judicial branch

1.Sees that the law is carried out
2.Interprets the law
3.Makes laws

Question 8

Any powers not specifically assigned to the Federal government is reserved for whom ?



the community


the state


the local seat of parish government


the President
Question 9

Why is the Legislative Branch referred to as a bicameral legislature?


Because it is ruled by both the executive and legislative branch


Because it has two houses


Because this is where all the major decisions are made


Because it is the most important branch of government