Articles of Confederation
What was one major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
A. the president had too much power
B. the national government could not collect taxes directly
C. Congress controlled all state governments
D. The supreme court could overturn state laws
B. the national government could not collect taxes directly
What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
A. To create the three branches of government
B. To establish the first national court system
C. To explain why the colonies were separating from Great Britain
D. To create the Articles of Confederation
C. To explain why the colonies were separating from Great Britain
Why did many colonists oppose British taxes such as the Stamp Act?
A. Colonists wanted higher taxes.
B. Colonists believed Parliament taxed them without representation.
C. Colonists wanted the king to control colonial assemblies.
D. Colonists wanted British soldiers to collect taxes.
B. Colonists believed Parliament taxed them without representation.
The words “We the People” in the Preamble reflect which principle?
A. Judicial review
B. Separation of powers
C. Popular sovereignty
D. Federalism
C. Popular sovereignty
6. The weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation helped lead to
A. the writing of the Declaration of Independence.
B. the Constitutional Convention.
C. the French and Indian War.
D. the Boston Tea Party.
B. the Constitutional Convention.
Why did the Articles of Confederation create a weak national government?
A. Americans feared giving too much power to a central government
B. Americans wanted a king to lead the country
C. The states wanted Congress to control all trade
D. Americans wanted to eliminate State governments
A. Americans feared giving too much power to a central government
According to the Declaration of Independence, governments receive their power from
A. the consent of the governed.
B. wealthy landowners.
C. military leaders.
D. foreign governments.
A. the consent of the governed.
The slogan “No taxation without representation” expressed the belief that
A. only kings should approve taxes.
B. colonies should not have governments.
C. people should have a voice in decisions that affect them.
D. taxes should only apply to farmers.
C. people should have a voice in decisions that affect them.
The phrase “establish Justice” means the government should
A. create a fair system of laws.
B. give all power to the president.
C. remove ail state governments.
D. allow citizens to ignore laws.
A. create a fair system of laws.
Which principle means that government power is divided among three branches?
A. Federalism
B. Popular sovereignty
C. Separation of powers
D. Majority rule
C. Separation of powers
Under the Articles of Confederation, most political power belonged to?
A. the president
B. the national courts
C. the states
D. Congress
C. States
Which idea from the Declaration of Independence is most closely connected to natural rights?
A. Governments should collect taxes.
B. States should control elections.
C. Congress should regulate trade.
D. People have rights such as life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness
D. People have rights such as life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness
Which event involved colonists protesting British taxes by destroying tea?
A. Boston Tea Party
B. Battle of Yorktown
C. Constitutional Convention
D. Shays’ Rebellion
A. Boston Tea Party
Which goal of the Preamble focuses on protecting the country from outside threats?
A. Promote the general welfare
B. Secure the blessings of liberty
C. Establish justice
D. Provide for the common defense
D. Provide for the common defense
Which principle divides power between the national and state governments?
A. Federalism
B. Rule of law
C. Judicial review
D. Limited government
A. Federalism
4. Which problem showed a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
A. Congress created too many national courts.
B. The president refused to enforce laws.
C. Congress collected extremely high taxes.
D. The national government struggled to respond to Shays’ Rebellion.
D. The national government struggled to respond to Shays’ Rebellion.
The Declaration states that people may change or replace a government when that government
A. creates a legislature.
B. violates the rights of the people.
C. collects any taxes.
D. creates local governments.
B. violates the rights of the people.
Why were the Intolerable Acts passed by Great Britain?
A. To reward the colonies for loyalty
B. To give the colonies independence
C. To create colonial representation in Parliament
D. To punish Massachusetts after the Boston Tea Party
D. To punish Massachusetts after the Boston Tea Party
“Promote the general Welfare” means that government should
A. protect only wealthy citizens.
B. work for the well-being of society.
C. allow states to ignore national laws.
D. give all decisions to judges.
B. work for the well-being of society.
The idea that government officials must obey the same laws as everyone else is called
A. representative democracy. B. majority rule.
C. consent of the governed. D. rule of law.
D. rule of law.
Why was it difficult for Congress to solve economic problems under the Articles of Confederation?
A. Congress could not effectively regulate interstate trade.
B. Congress controlled all businesses.
C. States were not allowed to collect taxes.
D. Congress had complete control of state economies.
A. Congress could not effectively regulate interstate trade.
Which Enlightenment thinker had the greatest influence on the Declaration of Independence?
A. Thomas Hobbes
B. Montesquieu
C. John Locke
D. Adam Smith
C. John Locke
One major effect of British actions before the Revolution was that
A. colonial support for independence increased.
B. colonial governments became more loyal to Britain.
C. colonists stopped meeting together.
D. Britain gave the colonies more representation.
A. colonial support for independence increased.
Which Preamble goal is most closely related to maintaining peace and order within the country?
A. Ensure domestic tranquility
B. Provide for the common defense
C. Secure the blessings of liberty
D. Establish justice
A. Ensure domestic tranquility
Which situation best demonstrates popular sovereignty?
A. A judge serves for life.
B. Citizens vote to choose their representatives.
C. The president vetoes a bill.
D. Congress creates a national court.
Limited government means that
A. government has only the powers given to it by law.
B. government may ignore the Constitution during emergencies.
C. the president controls all branches.
D. citizens cannot challenge government decisions.
B. Citizens vote to choose their representatives.
A. government has only the powers given to it by law.