A weakness of the Articles of Confederation was that the federal government
The Constitution

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was too strong.
was too weak.
took power from the states.
collected too many taxes.
2.
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Why did the states call a Constitutional Convention?
to write state constitutions
to organize political parties
to break away from Great Britain
to improve the Articles of Confederation
3.
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The branch of government that carries out or executes laws is called the
legislative branch.
executive branch.
judicial branch.
Supreme Court.
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Which term refers to the principle that nobody is above the law?
rule of law
limited powers
checks and balances
republican government
5.
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Whose main job is to make laws?
Congress
governor
president
Supreme Court
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A form of government in which citizens elect representatives who are responsible to the people
republic
monarchy
dictatorship
democracy
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To reject a bill and prevent it from becoming a law, a power that only belongs to the president, is called
impeach.
veto.
rule of law.
checks and balances.
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