Review/Practice Articles of Confederation & The US Constitution

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One weakness of the Articles of Confederation was ____________.

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The inability of Congress to tax.

Answer explanation

One weakness of the Articles of Confederation was the inability of Congress to tax, which limited the federal government's ability to raise revenue and effectively govern.

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America's first plan of government was called _________ .

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the Articles of Confederation

Answer explanation

America's first plan of government was the Articles of Confederation, established in 1781. It served as the initial framework for governance before the US Constitution was adopted.

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A weakness of the Articles of Confederation is that it had __________ .

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only a legislative branch

Answer explanation

A weakness of the Articles of Confederation is that it had only a legislative branch. This limited the federal government's ability to enforce laws and respond effectively to issues, as there was no executive or judicial branch.

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The first ten Amendments of the US Constitution are known as what?

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Bill of Rights

Answer explanation

The first ten Amendments to the US Constitution are collectively known as the Bill of Rights. They were added to guarantee individual freedoms and limit government power.

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The Great Compromise settled the dispute over: Representation in Congress

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Representation in Congress

Answer explanation

The Great Compromise resolved the conflict between large and small states by establishing a bicameral legislature, ensuring representation in Congress based on population in the House and equal representation in the Senate.

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What did the Federalists expect to occur with the ratification of the US Constitution? A Bill of Rights, More power to be given to the states, More protection of individual rights, A strong, central government

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A strong, central government

Answer explanation

The Federalists expected that the ratification of the US Constitution would lead to a strong, central government, which was necessary to maintain order and unity among the states, contrasting with the weaker government under the Articles of Confederation.

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What did the Anti-Federalists demand in exchange for supporting the ratification of the US Constitution?

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A Bill of Rights

Answer explanation

The Anti-Federalists demanded a Bill of Rights to protect individual liberties in exchange for their support of the US Constitution, fearing that a strong central government could infringe on personal freedoms.

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What is the name for a change or addition to the Constitution?

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Amendment

Answer explanation

An amendment is a formal change or addition to the Constitution. It allows for updates and modifications to the document, distinguishing it from terms like federalism, ratification, and veto, which refer to different concepts.

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The basic purpose of the first ten amendments to the US Constitution is to

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guarantee the rights of individuals

Answer explanation

The first ten amendments, known as the Bill of Rights, were created to guarantee the rights of individuals, protecting them from government overreach and ensuring fundamental freedoms.

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The Bill of Rights (1791) addressed Anti-Federalist criticism of the new Constitution by:

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Protecting citizens from abuses of power by the national government

Answer explanation

The Bill of Rights was created to address Anti-Federalist concerns by explicitly protecting citizens from potential abuses of power by the national government, ensuring individual liberties were safeguarded.