Mid-Term 2026

Question 1

In 1781, what became the first formal central government established in the U.S.?

Answer 1

Articles of Confederation

Question 2

Which Branch of Government existed under the Articles of Confederation?

Answer 2

Legislative

Question 3

The relationship between the states under the article of confederation is best described as:

Answer 3

Friends

Question 4

The Congress under the articles of confederation is __________ and the congress under the U.S. Constitution is __________.

Answer 4

Unicameral; Bicameral

Question 5

What historically led to downfall of the Articles of Confederation?

Answer 5

Unsettled disputes between the states over tariffs and boundaries

Massive debt, most of which was war debt

An economic depression

Question 6

Which best describes Shays’ Rebellion?

Answer 6

A depression and increased taxes threatened rural farmers in Massachusetts

The rebels shut down debt courts & property auctions

The rebellion went on for months

Question 7

Why did the states under the Articles of Confederation not have to listen to the central government?

Answer 7

The states are sovereign
A weak central government
No executive branch

Question 8

Which one is not a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
A. Could not levy taxes
B. Could not regulate trade
C. Could not force anyone to follow laws
D. Too strong of a central government

Answer 8

D. Too strong of a central government

Question 9

Who was elected to preside over the Constitutional Convention?

Answer 9

George Washington

Question 10

What occurred at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia?
A. They drafted the Declaration of Independence
B. They drafted the Articles of Confederation
C. Declared war against Great Britain
D. None of the above

Answer 10

D. None of the above

Question 11

Why were the public and press not allowed to be involved in the constitutional convention?

Answer 11

So that the delegates could talk freely without fear of ramifications

Question 12

Why was there a call to Philadelphia?
A. Need for government improvement
B. To form a more perfect union
C. To form a stronger government
D. All of the above

Answer 12

D. All of the above

Question 13

Which branch of government is given the power to enforce law?

Answer 13

Executive

Question 14

The President is elected through:

Answer 14

Electoral College

Question 15

Which branch of government has the power to interpret law? To ensure it is constitutional.

Answer 15

Judicial

Question 16

What settled the dispute between large states and small states in concern with power in the Congress?

Answer 16

The Connecticut Compromise

Question 17

When each branch has influence over the other branches procedures, it is known as:

Answer 17

Checks and Balances

Question 18

The 3/5 Compromise deals with what issue of:

Answer 18

How to count the slaves in the state population

Question 19

Why did the framers of the U.S. Constitution avoid the slavery question?
A. They decided that in the near future it will become abolished
B. It was a matter for the states to decide
C. They needed the southern states to ratify the Constitution
D. All of the above

Answer 19

They needed the southern states to ratify the Constitution

Question 20

What is a presidential veto?

Answer 20

The power to deny legislation

Question 21

The Supremacy Clause:

Answer 21

Establishes that federal law has to be followed the states

Question 22

Which is a power of the executive Branch?

Answer 22

Commander in Chief

Question 23

What branch of the government has the power to create law?

Answer 23

Legislative

Question 24

Why does congress have so much control over the president?
A. To prevent a monarch from forming
B. To ensure a separation of power
C. To limit his authority
D. All of the above

Answer 24

All of the above

Question 25

Which is a power of the legislative branch? A. To call special sessions B. Pardons C. Vetoing legislation D. None of the Above

Answer 25

D. None of the Above

Question 26

Congress has the power of the purse. This means: A. To levy taxes B. Authorize funding C. Authorize spending D. All of the above

Answer 26

D. All of the above

Question 27

What is a government called when the federal powers and state powers are shared and divided? It is a tiered system of Government.

Answer 27

C. Federalism

Question 28

Which is an example of delegated powers?

Answer 28

D. Declaring War

Question 29

Which is an example of concurrent powers?

Answer 29

Taxes

Question 30

Reserved powers are powers for the:

Answer 30

State Government

Question 31

Anti-federalists feared:

Answer 31

Losing individual rights

Question 32

Who has the power to remove the president from office when he has committed a crime?

Answer 32

Congress

Question 33

If the Supreme Court declares a law unconstitutional, Congress can get around the decision by:

Answer 33

Proposing an amendment

Question 34

Which amendment protects from unreasonable Search and Seizures?

Answer 34

4th

Question 35

10 th Amendment:

Answer 35

D. Protects states’ rights

Question 36

3 rd Amendment:

Answer 36

No quartering of troops in peace time

Question 37

Which amendment guarantees the right to bear arms?

Answer 37

2nd

Question 38

Which amendment guarantees the right to a speedy, public, impartial trial in criminal cases?

Answer 38

6 th

Question 39

Which amendment prohibits having to testify against oneself?

Answer 39

5 th

Question 40

9 th Amendment:

Answer 40

Protects rights not listed

Question 41

1 st Amendment:

Answer 41

Right to Assembly

Question 42

Which amendment guarantees the right to jury trial in civil suits?

Answer 42

7 th

Question 43

Which amendment prohibits excessive bail or fines and cruel and unusual punishment?

Answer 43

8 th

Question 44

Which amendment guarantees the protection from double jeopardy?

Answer 44

5 th

Question 45

Which amendment guarantees the right to form a well-regulated militia?

Answer 45

2 nd

Question 46

Which amendment guarantees the right to council/lawyer?

Answer 46

6 th

Question 47

Which amendment guarantees the right to petition the government?

Answer 47

1 st