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Reviewing the Standards

Quiz by Bridget Curtis

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  • Q1
    What were some of the inadequacies of the Articles of Confederation?
    A weak central government
    A strong central government
    A balanced power between states
    An efficient judicial system
    30s
  • Q2
    Which of the following was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
    Strong executive branch
    Ability to regulate trade
    Effective system of checks and balances
    Lack of power to tax
    30s
  • Q3
    What was a result of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
    Effective resolution of conflicts
    Efficient communication system
    Inability to enforce laws
    Strong central government
    30s
  • Q4
    Which branch of government was missing from the Articles of Confederation?
    Executive branch
    Judicial branch
    State governments
    Legislative branch
    30s
  • Q5
    What was one of the consequences of the lack of a national currency under the Articles of Confederation?
    Stable financial institutions
    Efficient economic system
    Difficulty in conducting trade
    Uniform taxation
    30s
  • Q6
    Which of the following is a purpose stated in the Preamble of the Constitution?
    To secure the blessings of liberty
    To define the powers of the Supreme Court
    To create a parliamentary system
    To establish a national language
    30s
  • Q7
    Which of the following is NOT explicitly stated in the Preamble of the Constitution?
    To promote the general welfare
    To establish justice
    To enforce taxes
    To secure the blessings of liberty
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the significance of the phrase 'We the People' in the Preamble of the Constitution?
    It emphasizes popular sovereignty and the collective power of the citizens
    It highlights the authority of the President
    It establishes the supremacy of the federal government
    It signifies the importance of individual rights
    30s
  • Q9
    What is the main purpose of the Preamble of the Constitution?
    To create a theocracy
    To establish a monarchy
    To grant unlimited power to the President
    To outline the goals and purposes of the Constitution
    30s
  • Q10
    Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the Preamble of the Constitution?
    To regulate trade
    To promote the general welfare
    To secure the blessings of liberty
    To form a more perfect union
    30s
  • Q11
    What is one purpose of the Preamble of the Constitution?
    To establish justice
    To regulate trade
    To enforce taxes
    To declare war
    30s
  • Q12
    What is NOT part of the six-fold purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution
    promote the general welfare
    secure and insure adequate protection for its citizens
    provide for the common defense
    to form a more perfect union
    to insure domestic tranquility
    30s
  • Q13
    Which principle of the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights seeks to prevent the abuse of power and protect individual liberty by dividing authority among three branches of government?
    Federalism
    Separation of powers
    D
    Direct democracy
    Limited government
    30s
  • Q14
    Which principle of the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights helps prevent tyranny by dividing power between the national government and state governments?
    B
    Limited government
    Federalism
    Separation of powers
    Direct democracy
    30s
  • Q15
    Which principle of the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights provides a system of safeguards that allows each branch of government to monitor and limit the actions of the other branches?
    Federalism
    Checks and balances
    D
    Direct democracy
    Limited government
    30s

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