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