Chapter 11 QUIZ Review

Question 1

What plan of government did the states first form after the War for Independence?

Answer 1

The Articles of Confederation

Question 2

What TWO powers did this government lack?

Answer 2

Power to tax the people and settle arguments between states

Question 3

What new plan of government (which we still follow today) was formed during the Constitutional Convention?

Answer 3

Constitution

Question 4

Who has the power to make our nation’s laws?

Answer 4

Congress

Question 5

Name the two houses that make up Congress.

Answer 5

Senate and House of Representatives

Question 6

Which house gives equal representation to all states, no matter what size?

Answer 6

Senate

Question 7

What is the highest court in the land?

Answer 7

Supreme Court

Question 8

What did each state give up when it signed the Constitution?

Answer 8

The right to completely govern themselves

Question 9

What was added to the Constitution to ensure that certain rights and freedoms could never be taken away from the people?

Answer 9

Bill of Rights

Question 10

What do we call the day the new President takes the oath of office? Inauguration Day

Answer 10

Inauguration Day