Unit 3 1.6 Flashcard

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What event demonstrated the urgent need for a stronger national government, leading to the drafting of the U.S. Constitution?

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Shays' Rebellion

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The Founding Fathers convened in 1787 to address the shortcomings of the Articles of Confederation. Where did this pivotal meeting take place?

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Philadelphia

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What was the primary cause behind the decision to replace the Articles of Confederation with the U.S. Constitution?

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To remedy the flaws inherent in the Articles of Confederation.

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Which of the following describes the Articles of Confederation? A pact with Great Britain, A set of laws regulating interstate commerce, A proclamation of independence from Great Britain, The first constitution of the United States

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The first constitution of the United States

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A significant weakness of the Articles of Confederation was the lack of national dollar. What challenge did this pose?

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It spurred inflation and destabilized the economy, hampered the government's ability to settle its debts, and impeded the formation of a robust military force.

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How did the U.S. Constitution effectively deal with the issue of taxation that plagued the Articles of Confederation? Options: It mandated that states remit taxes to the federal government., It instituted a national bank tasked with tax collection., It introduced a system of tariffs levied on imported goods., It empowered the federal government with the authority to levy taxes.

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It empowered the federal government with the authority to levy taxes.

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The U.S. Constitution, unlike the Articles of Confederation, provided a mechanism for adjusting to evolving circumstances. How was this flexibility achieved?

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It permitted modifications with the consent of a majority of states.

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Which of the following was a glaring weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
An excessively powerful central government,
No ability to tax,
An overly dominant executive branch,
They could not use crypto currency

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No ability to tax

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The U.S. Constitution instituted a framework that differed significantly from the Articles of Confederation. What was the defining characteristic of this new structure?

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A more robust central government

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What are the three distinct branches of government established by the U.S. Constitution?

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Legislative, executive, and judicial