Articles of Confederation
What were the Articles of Confederation?
America's first government
Legislative Branch- makes the laws
Executive Branch- Executes the laws
Judicial Branch- Interprets the laws
Which constituional principle does the above illistrate?
A. due process
B. individual rights
C. checks and balances
D. separation of powers
D. separartion of powers
This illistrates how governement power is limited by dividing it into these three branches
What is Rule of Law?
Nobody is above the law.
Which is a requirment for a person to become a naturalized citizen of the United States?
A. marrying a U.S. citizen
B. being a legal resident for at least 5 years
C. holding employment in the U.S. for at least 5 years
D. reaching age 18 and living in the U.S. capital
B. being a legal resident for at least 5 years
What is Ms. Providence favorite color?
Black
Which weakness of the Articles of Confederation was highlighted by the events of Shays' Rebellion?
A. no national armed forces
B. no power to enter treaties
C. lack of a legislative branch
D. lack of a national court system
A. no national armed forces
Which action decribes checks and balances?
A. participating in a community service project
B. voting on a presidential nomination
C. speaking at a city council meeting
D. testifying before Congress
B. voting on a presidential nomination
Article II of the U.S. Constitution gives presidents the power to nominate Cabinet secrataries, Supreme Court justices, and ambassadors. The U.S. Senate then votes on those nominations. If at least half the senators support the nomination, then the nominee will be confirmed. The requirement that the Senate vote on nominees to be confirmed is an example of checks and balances.
____ ensures that citizens cannot lose their life or freedom without having their legal rights protected.
A. rule of law
B. social contract
C. due process of law
D. separation of powers
A. rule of law
refers to the fact that no one is above the law; everyone is accountable
Joe was issued a notice of jury duty. By attending, Joe is performing his ________.
A. civic duty/obligation
B. civic responsibility
A. civic duty/obligation
What animal is Ms. Providence afraid of?
Birds
What was the Anti-Federalists greatest concern about ratifying the U.S. Constitution?
A. the lack of a federal court system
B. the lack of a legislative veto power
C. the lack of a strong military
D. the lack of a bill of rights
D. the lack of a bill of rights
Which principle does the U.S. Supreme Court apply when is declares an act of Congress unconstitutional?
A. separation of powers
B. checks and balances
C. advice and consent
D. executive privilege
B. checks and balances
Checks and balances allows one branch to challenge or check the actions of one or more branches
"Well when the president does it, that means that it is not illegal."
Which charactersistic of rule of law is weakened by the quote?
A. It requires the oversight of the legislature.
B. It requires the separation of powers.
C. It must be enforced by a free press.
D. It must be applied consistently.
D. It must be applied consistently.
Rule of law requires consistent application of the law.
Stachia regularly attends civic meetings in her community. By doing so, she is performing a ____.
A. civic duty/obligation
B. civic responsibility
B. civic responsibiity
What city did Ms. Providence move to Jacksonville from?
The eastside of Atlanta
Which weakness of the Articles of Confederation made it difficult to stop Shays' Rebellion?
A. The national government lacked the power to regulate trade.
B. The national government lacked a national court system.
C. The national government lacked central leadership.
D. The national government lacked the power to tax.
D. The national government lacked the power to tax.
"A representation of the people in one assembly being obtained, a question arises, whether all the powers of the government, legislative, executive, and judicial, shall be left in this bofy? I think a people cannot be long free, nor ever happy, whose government is in one assembly."
Which principle is John Adams describing?
A. separation of powers
B. individual rights
C. natural laws
D. civic virtue
A. separartion of powers
Adams is stating that separating powers is one way to ensure that the people are free
Which option best describes the importance of Rule of Law?
A. It allows police to keep evidence a secret during a criminal trial.
B. It exempts government leaders from having to follow procedures.
C. It protects citizens from arbitrary and abusive uses of government power.
D. It ensures different laws can be applied to people of different social classes.
C. It protects citizens from arbitrary and abusive uses of government power.
Shukye just turned eighteen. By registering for selective service, he is performing his ______
A. civic duty/obligation
B. civic responsibility
A. civic duty/obligation
Ms. Providence's family are immigrants from what country?
Guyana
Which statement describes the Anti-Federalists viewpoint regarding the U.S. Constitution?
A. "...there must be interwoven, in the frame of the government, a general power of taxation, in one shape or another."
B. "But the most common and durable source of factions has been the various and unequal distribution of property."
C. "...that government ought to be clothed with all the powers requisite to complete execution of its trust."
D. "All human authhority, however organized, must have confined limits..."
D. "All human authhority, however organized, must have confined limits..."
The Anti-Federalists Papers argued against a strong central government and were concerned about the lack of a bill of rights.
Which scenario is an example of governmental power being limited through due process?
A. The U.S Senate confirms the attourney general of the U.S.
B. The U.S. Supreme Court rules that the accused must be informed of their rights.
C. The president of the United States appoints a special prosecutor to investigate corruption.
D. The U.S. House of Representatives' Judiciary Committee holds hearings to inestigate civil rights violations.
B. The U.S. Supreme Court rules that the accused must be informed of their rights.
This addressed the court's ruling in Miranda vs. Arizona requiring law enforcement officers to inform those under arrest of their 5th and 6th Amendment rights
Which statement describes an impact of the rule of law?
A. state of nature
B. checks and balances
C. separation of powers
D. transparency on institutions
D. transparency on institutions
What is the difference between a civic obligation and a civic respinsibility?
An obligation is required by law, while a responsibility should be done for the sake of the common good.
When is Ms. Providence's birthday?
November 15th. One week from today!