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- 1. Multiple Choice
The main law of the United States
Constitution
Preamble
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
- 2. Multiple Choice
To vote against something or refuse to sign it
approve
Congress
Veto
bill
- 3. Multiple Choice
pardon
to vote against something or refuse to sign
to forgive
a division of power
to propose a candidate
- 4. Multiple Choice
The introduction to the constitution
preamble
judicial branch
senate
veto
- 5. Multiple Choice
Shay's Rebellion---Why did the Articles of Confederation need to be replaced with the U.S. Constitution?
The document was weak and it did not give enough power to the national government.
It had many errors and it would take too look to correct it.
Shay and his men stole the document.
- 6. Multiple Choice
What is the main role of the Legislative Branch
to nominate Supreme Court Justices
To choose a cabinet for the president.
To draft bill and approve laws for the people
To protect the Bill of Rights
- 7. Multiple Choice
Select 2 the powers of the Executive Branch.
Appoint Supreme Court Justices
Draft Bills
Appoint cabinet members
protect the Bill of Rights
- 8. Multiple Choice
Select 2 jobs of the Judicial Branch
make laws
appoint cabinet members
check if laws are unconstitutional
protect the rights of the citizens
- 9. Multiple Choice
Read Limiting Power with Checks and Balances--- What document explains the system of checks and balances?
The Articles of Confederation
The Constitution
The Declaration of Independence
The Bill of Rights
- 10. Multiple Choice
Read How did People Make a Living in the United States--Why did the nation begin to tax goods that came into the United States?
To pay back the king for the war.
To pay the writers of the constitution
To pay the nation's debts
- 11. Multiple Choice
Read Constitution Day: When is Constitution Day celebrated every year?
July 4
January 1
September 17
May 5
- 12. Open Ended
Why is it important that powers are divided in our government. Answer in a complete sentence.
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