Articles of Confederation
Was the national government strong or weak under the Articles?
Weak
What document replaced the Articles of Confederation?
The Constitution
Which branch makes laws?
Legislative
How many levels of government are there? (Name them)
Three. Local, State, Federal
What do we call powers written in the Constitution?
Enumerated powers
Could Congress tax people under the Articles?
No
What are the first three words of the Constitution?
We the People
Which branch enforces laws?
Executive
Which level handles national defense?
Federal
What can Congress do if the President vetoes a bill?
Override the veto
Did states or the national government have more power?
States
What part explains the goals of the Constitution?
The Preamble
Which branch interprets laws?
Judicial
Which level runs public schools?
State or local
Which government coins money?
What rebellion showed the Articles didn’t work well?
Shays’ Rebellion
How many branches are in the federal government? (Name them)
Three
Who is the head of the executive branch?
The President
Which level makes city laws like curfews?
Local
Why do we have checks and balances?
To prevent one branch from having too much power
Why couldn’t the national government stop Shays’ Rebellion easily?
It couldn’t raise money or fund an army.
What is the name of the first 10 amendments?
The Bill of Rights
What court is the highest court in the U.S.?
The Supreme Court
What system shares power between national and state governments?
Federalism
What amendment says powers not given to the federal government go to the states?
10th Amendment