Question

section 3 multiple choice

1. which of the following was the reason the articles of confederation were replaced?

c. the articles did not have a way to tax the people so it could not raise money
d. the articles created instability in local governments

1. which of the following figures makes up the judicial branch?

b. the supreme court and all smaller courts
d. the president and the government companies

1. why is the constitution important to the judicial branch of government?

c. they use it to decide whether laws are good to pass
d. they use it to decide how courts should function

1. congress has what is called the power of the purse. what does this saying mean?

a. they control where tax money goes to in the government
d. they have a way to create welfare programs for people

1. why was the executive branch an important addition to the country’s government?

a. it created a new way to pass amendments to the constitution
d. it created a way to force states to follow federal law

1. which of the following was one of the complaints the founders put on the declaration of independence?

a. they have spilled the blood of americans at the battle of lexington and concord
c. they have taken away our ability to make treaties with other nations
section 4 essay - complete the essay question on your answer sheet or on a separate sheet of paper. be sure to include specific detail and state evidence from your sources. choose one of the branches of government to write a paragraph on. what people are part of your branch of government? what are that branch’s major jobs and responsibilities? what checks and balances does your branch have?

Explanation:

Answer:

1. c. The Articles did not have a way to tax the people so it could not raise money
2. b. The Supreme court and all smaller courts
3. c. They use it to decide whether laws are good to pass
4. a. They control where tax money goes to in the government
5. d. It created a way to force states to follow federal law
6. a. They have spilled the blood of Americans at the battle of Lexington and Concord