History unit 2

Question 1

The purpose of government is?

Answer 1

To make laws and protect citizens rights.

Question 2

A government that is controlled by the people is called a _________?

Answer 2

Democracy

Question 3

List the functions for each of the three branches of the federal government.

1. Executive branch:
2. Legislative branch:
3. Judicial branch:

Answer 3

1. Executive branch: Enforces the laws
2. Legislative branch: Makes the laws
3. Judicial branch: Interprets the laws

Question 4

In a FEDERAL system of government the _____ government is stronger than all other governments.

Answer 4

Federal

Question 5

The purpose of government is ___________.

Answer 5

To protect individual liberties

Question 6

All of the following were weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation EXCEPT:

1. Not allowed to make treaties
2. Unable to tax states
3. Unable to call out troops
4. No courts to help settle disputes

Answer 6

1. Not allowed to make treaties

Question 7

True or false. The Congress has the power to deny citizenship

Answer 7

True

Question 8

True or false. Congress Cannot establish naturalization laws.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

True or false. Article IV created the judicial branch of government.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

True or false. Congress can declare war.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

True or false. All bills may start in either house of Congress.

Answer 11

False

Question 12

True or false. A filibuster occurs when senators prevent vote on bills to be taken by continuous talking.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

Congress is made up of the ______ and the _____.

Answer 13

1. House of Representatives

2. Senate

Question 14

President or Congress. Maintains the Army and Navy.

Answer 14

Congress

Question 15

President or Congress. Gives the state of the Union Address

Answer 15

President

Question 16

_______ decides which cases the Supreme Court will hear.

Answer 16

The Supreme Court

Question 17

In order for a Supreme Court ruling to be changed, the ____.

Answer 17

Supreme Court

Question 18

The Constitutional Article that established the judicial branch is the ____.

1. I
2. III
3. IV
4. VIII

Answer 18

2. III

Question 19

The _______ decides whether a case goes before the grand jury.

1. U.S. Marshall
2. District attorney
3. Federal commissioner
4. Chief justice

Answer 19

3. Federal Commissioner

Question 20

_______ Supreme Court judges must be present to hear a case.

1. 4
2. 6
3. 7
4. 8

Answer 20

2. 6