VA LETC Constitutional Law Exam Questions and Answers with
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Q: The three systems of Government
Answer:
Unitary System Confederate System
Federal System
Q: Unitary System
Answer:
Most prevalent today. Almost all power is held at a national level.
Q: Confederate System
Answer:
Least common, opposite of a unitary systems. Political subdivisions (states) hold
majority of the power. Minimal power held at national level.
Q: Federal System
Answer:
Current U.S. system. Both National and political subdivisions hold significant
power.
Q: History of Federalism in the U.S.
Answer:
No taxation without representation.
Q: The first Continental Congress
Answer:
Colonies establish their own alternative government.
Q: 1775
Answer:
"Patriots" establish the "Continental Army"
Q: 1781
, Answer:
The "Articles of Confederation" are ratified by the 13 states. Named the United
States of America
Q: 1776
Answer:
The continental army declares the "declaration of Independence"
Q: Articles of Confederation
Answer:
- Named "The United States of America"
Established an extremely limited "Federal Government"
States are "Sovereigns" as such retain all the power not expressly delegated to the
federal government.
Q: 1789
Answer:
U.S. Constitution went into effect and the First session of "Congress" began ending
Confederate Government
Q: Congress may:
Answer:
- Wage war
Conduct foreign and commercial relations
Enter into treaties
Settle disputes between States
Appoint a "President of Congress"
Request money from the states (NO Tax Power)
Q: Article 1
Answer:
Legislative Branch (makes laws) - congress
Q: Article 2
Answer:
Executive Branch (enforces laws) - president
Verified Solutions | Latest 2026 Update
Q: The three systems of Government
Answer:
Unitary System Confederate System
Federal System
Q: Unitary System
Answer:
Most prevalent today. Almost all power is held at a national level.
Q: Confederate System
Answer:
Least common, opposite of a unitary systems. Political subdivisions (states) hold
majority of the power. Minimal power held at national level.
Q: Federal System
Answer:
Current U.S. system. Both National and political subdivisions hold significant
power.
Q: History of Federalism in the U.S.
Answer:
No taxation without representation.
Q: The first Continental Congress
Answer:
Colonies establish their own alternative government.
Q: 1775
Answer:
"Patriots" establish the "Continental Army"
Q: 1781
, Answer:
The "Articles of Confederation" are ratified by the 13 states. Named the United
States of America
Q: 1776
Answer:
The continental army declares the "declaration of Independence"
Q: Articles of Confederation
Answer:
- Named "The United States of America"
Established an extremely limited "Federal Government"
States are "Sovereigns" as such retain all the power not expressly delegated to the
federal government.
Q: 1789
Answer:
U.S. Constitution went into effect and the First session of "Congress" began ending
Confederate Government
Q: Congress may:
Answer:
- Wage war
Conduct foreign and commercial relations
Enter into treaties
Settle disputes between States
Appoint a "President of Congress"
Request money from the states (NO Tax Power)
Q: Article 1
Answer:
Legislative Branch (makes laws) - congress
Q: Article 2
Answer:
Executive Branch (enforces laws) - president
