Creating the Constitution

Multiple Choice

Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress could

• declare war, but it could not make treaties.

• establish post offices, but it could not levy taxes.

• force everyone to abide by the law, but it could not establish a court system.

• levy taxes, but it could not establish an executive branch.

Multiple Choice

In The Federalist, No. 10, James Madison argued in favor of a large republic because

• it would make it easier for Congress to regulate interstate commerce.

• the chances of the majority having common motives would decrease.

• the president’s power would be decreased.

• the states with smaller populations would have more power.