1. The Senate and the House of Representatives _____.

a. make laws
b. enforce laws
c. decide whether laws go against the constitution
d. command the military

2. Which of the following is an example of checks and balances?

a. The president declares war.
b. A Senator votes for a law.
c. The Supreme Court decides to hear a case.
d. The Congress can override a presidential veto.

3. The Federalist Papers’ authors were in favor of the _____.

a. Bill of Rights
b. laws protecting freedom
c. Constitution
d. Articles of Confederation

4. How did James Madison convince the larger states to ratify the Constitution?

a. He created the checks and balances.
b. He promised to write the Bill of Rights.
c. He vowed to remove the Bill of Rights.
d. He created judicial review.

5. Which two states gave up land to create the District of Columbia?

a. Pennsylvania and Maryland
b. Delaware and New Jersey
c. Maryland and Virginia
d. Rhode Island and Connecticut