Articles of Confederation
Name 2 weaknesses under the Articles of Confederation.
A not able to declare war
B unable to collect taxes
C it created a legislature
D it could not enforce laws
E it was too easy to make changes
B unable to collect taxes
D it could not enforce laws
What was George Washington’s role during the Constitutional Convention?
A ensure they stayed orderly and focused
B help restrict ideas
C encourage ideas
D urge delegates to other points of view
A ensure they stayed orderly and focused
Which phrase of the Preamble shows that the Constitution is an agreement between the people?
A We the People of the United States
B Promote the general welfare
C Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity
A We the People of the United States
Which would be a federal power only?
A tax citizens
B declare war
C manage public health and welfare
D pass laws
E borrow money
B declare war
Who led the federalists?
A Patrick Henry
B Alexander Hamilton
C James Madison
D Thomas Jefferson
B Alexander Hamilton
Why did the colonists create a weak government?
A They thought it would be easier to trade
B They did not want another oppressive government
C They didn’t know how to make a strong central government
D They wanted to be able to make treaties easier
B They did not want another oppressive government
Who was the “Father of the Constitution”?
A George Washington
B Benjamin Franklin
C Thomas Jefferson
D James Madison
D James Madison
Which phrase of the Preamble shows an urge to provide peace, law, and safety for the people within the United States?
A We the People of the United States
B Promote the general welfare
C ensure domestic tranquility
C ensure domestic tranquility
Which branch of the government has the responsibility of making laws?
A state
B judicial
C executive
D legislative
D legislative
Who led the anti-federalists?
A Patrick Henry
B Alexander Hamilton
C James Madison
D Thomas Jefferson
D Thomas Jefferson
What was the main cause of Shay’s Rebellion?
A farmers were unhappy with goods
B farmers were angry with not owning land
C farmers were losing farms due to lack of money
D farmers were trying to create a state government
C farmers were losing farms due to lack of money
The Constitutional Convention
Which phrase of the Preamble shows a desire to protect the freedoms of future generations?
A We the People of the United States
B Promote the general welfare
C Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity
C Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity
The President vetoing a bill from Congress is an example of
A amendment process.
B judicial review.
C the First Amendment.
D checks and balances.
D checks and balances.
Which statement best explains the reason that Congress passed the Bill of Rights?
A To make it easier for states to challenge the central government
B To make sure that the branches of government would function properly.
C To make sure to provide for the national defense for the country during times of crisis
D To make sure that the strong central government did not take away the rights of individual citizens.
D To make sure that the strong central government did not take away the rights of individual citizens.
Did the Articles allow for a stronger national government or state government?
state government
Who was the oldest Framer and urges delegates to listen to others' points of view?
Benjamin Franklin
What is the first paragraph of the Constitution called?
Preamble
Which power can both the federal and state governments do?
A borrow money and raise taxes
B declare war
C coin money
D trade with other countries
A borrow money and raise taxes
What are the 5 rights as described in the 1st Amendment?
speech
press
assemble
religion
petition
What was the only branch under the Articles?
legislative branch
Who called the meeting and planned what needed to be done?
James Madison
What is the purpose of the preamble?
To express the purpose of the U.S. government- what it can and cannot do
Why is there a system of checks and balances in the Constitution?
to prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful
Describe these compromises:
The Great Compromise
Three-Fifths Compromise
The Great Compromise- split congress into two parts according to state size and number of representatives
Three-Fifths Compromise- 3/5 of the slave population would be counted in the south