The Constitution
Name two weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
Central government was too weak and could not pay bills
What is an amendment?
a change to the Constitution
Which of the following is a part of a constitutional republic?
laws are written by a king or people vote for representatives
People vote for representatives.
Which following statements is true about a free market economy?
Prices are chosen by the government. OR Prices change because of supply and demand.
Prices change because of supply and demand.
The Constitution gives people the right to:
a) avoid paying taxes
b) use electricity in cities
c) the freedom to choose their own job
c) the freedom to choose their own job
Why did the states call a Constitutional Convention?
To improve the Articles of Confederation
Why is the Bill of Rights important?
It lists the freedoms of people in the United States.
What are ways people participate in government?
voting in elections
What is the main role that producers play in our economy?
They create goods.
YES or NO. Is this an example of specialization: States in the south mainly produced cotton.
YES
What was the Great Compromise an agreement between?
Large States and Small States
How did the Second Amendment explain the right to carry guns?
States had volunteer armies.
Joining a union is one way in which people...
work together
When would prices decrease?
when demand is lower than supply
The laws of the United States aim to make sure that people...
treated equally under the law
Whose main job is to make laws in the branches of government?
Congress
Which amendment protects people against unreasonable search and seizure?
Fourth Amendment
People in an interest group work together to...
Change one type of policy
What part of the government is responsible for collecting taxes?
The Department of Treasury
A civil trial would be most likely to result if Mary says that Ann...
a) drove too fast
b) owes money
c) set a fire in a school
b) owes money
What are the advisors to the head of the executive branch called?
The Cabinet
Which of these is an example of due process?
a fair trial, a prejudice jury, cruel punishment, search without a warrant
A fair trial
Which of the following is NOT an example of showing civility?
listening to others, apologizing to others, being rude
Being rude
The Constitution gives the government the ability to...
make laws about trade, create money, borrow money, all of the above
all of the above
After a government official is impeached, what happens next?
The Senate holds a trial.