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Review Game One Will Cover Unit One (the Origins Of Government) And Part Of Unit Three (federalism). TEACHERS: click here for quick copy question ID numbers.

Which statement explaining one difference between the Articles of Confederation (AOC) and the US Constitution (USC) is true?
a) The US Constitution called for a unicameral Congress, but the AOC called for a bicameral Congress
b) The US Constitution provided for three branches of government, but the AOC provided for a legislative branch
c) USC says Congressmen will be appointed by state legislators,but the AOC says that they would be elected by popular vote
d) USC says only the state governments could coin money, but AOC says both the national and state governments could coin money

Which example best illustrates judicial checks and balances created by the Constitution?
a) Supreme Court Justices are appointed for life, and Congress appoints all federal judges
b) Supreme Court has the power of judicial review and jurisdiction to enforce its rulings
c) Supreme Court Justices are nominated by the president, and Congress approves the appointments
d) the Supreme Court is the court of final appeal, yet does not have original jurisdiction for most cases

Which statement best describes the significance of the Declaration of Independence in world history?
a) It represents protection of the individual
b) It provides the Constitutional basis for states rights
c) It represents the importance of a strong government
d) It provides a set of principles to justify the overthrow of a government

Which of these phrases best describes federalism?
a) A system of government that limits the types of taxes levied by the legislature
b) A system of government that requires the Bill of Rights to be universally respected
c) A system of government that divides power between different levels of government
d) A system of government that empowers the Supreme Court to nullify unconstitutional rights

Why is the construction of new schools a state responsibility?
a) State laws prohibit the federal government from funding State education.
b) Federal law prohibits the federal government from funding State education.
c) The US Constitution does not reserve power to the state government to create schools.
d) The US Constitution does not delegate power to the federal government to create schools.

Read the following excerpt and answer the question below. 'The Senate shall have the sole power to try all impeachments' Which of the founding principles of the Constitution is Illustrated in this excerpt?
a) Federalism
b) Popular sovereignty
c) Checks and balances
d) Separation of powers

What is one way the constitution limits the National Gov't?
a) By creating a federal court system
b) By establishing an executive branch
c) By establishing the Electoral College
d) By creating a representative government

The Declaration of Independence establishes what obligation?
a) Citizens must swear allegiance to the leader
b) Governments have a duty to employ citizens
c) Citizens have a duty to overthrow an unjust government
d) Government must recognize a citizen's rights to free speech

Read the excerpt below and answer the following question. ' Judges, from both the Supreme and inferior courts, shall hold their offices during good behavior, and shall...not be diminished during their time' What is reflected in the excerpt?
a) Guaranteeing trial by jury in criminal cases
b) Guaranteeing an individual's due process of law
c) Guaranteeing political independence of the Judiciary
d) Guaranteeing the president's power to appoint judges

The three branch structure of our government addresses two political thoughts. What are they?
a) Majority rule, minority rights
b) Limited government, rule of law
c) Separation of power, checks and balances
d) Authority from the people, consent of the governed

Which is a responsibility of the States under the US Constitution?
a) Admission of new states to the union
b) Extradition of criminals between states
c) Defense of the borders from outside invasion
d) Guarantee of a republican form of government

Read the following. 'Governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed...it is the right of the people to alter or abolish it' Which statement best represents teh excerpt?
a) Governments should be abolished by the people.
b) It is the right of citizens to remove abusive government
c) Government should be avoided, since they are destructive.
d) It is the right of citizens to deprive government of all power to tax.

How might the United States be different if the Articles of Confederation were still in effect today?
a) States would be represented proportionately based on population.
b) States would regulate or tax goods transported from other states.
c) The president will become more independent of congressional control.
d) The national court system will become more involved in settling disputes.

Which of the following is not a power granted to the federal government?
a) The power to negotiate treaties
b) The power to declare and wage war
c) The power to redraw state and city boundaries
d) The power to appoint members of the judicial branch

Read the following. 'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created...with certain unalieanable rights...to protect these rights gov'ts are instituted among men' Which principle “governments are instituted among men”?
a) Social contract
b) Religious liberty
c) Limited government
d) Popular sovereignty

habeas corpus protects the accused from being jailed indefinitely w\o trial... the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in cases of rebellion or invasion the public safety. Which is a limit on habbeus corpus?
a) An accused individual may be released after trial
b) An accused individual may be imprisoned during times of war
c) An accused individual may be released during a trial to perform business dealings
d) An accused individual may be imprisoned without trial

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