CS 6 The US Constitution

Multiple Choice

Why was the weakness of the government created by the Articles of Confederation a matter of concern for key nationalists?

• Because it made the government too powerful over the states

• Because it led to a lack of unity and effective governance

• Because it allowed foreign countries to control the government

• Because it created a monarchy in the United States

Open Ended

How did the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation impact the ability of the national government to function effectively?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following powers was denied to Congress under the Articles of Confederation?

• Declaring war

• Raising taxes

• Signing treaties

• Raising armies

Open Ended

Explain how the Treaty of Paris (1783) and subsequent foreign relations impacted the territorial boundaries of the United States.

Multiple Select

Based on the information from the first two images, which of the following were major issues faced by the United States government under the Articles of Confederation?

• Inability to raise revenue through taxes

• Difficulty regulating trade between states

• Establishing a postal service

• Maintaining a standing army

Fill in the Blanks

The Constitution of the United States established separate legislative, executive, and

branches to provide checks and balances.

Multiple Choice

Under the Constitution, what fraction of states is required to approve an amendment?

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 3/4

• 4/5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a power shared by both the national and state governments according to the Venn diagram?

• Establish local governments

• Declare war

• Collect taxes

• Set up schools

Fill in the Blanks

The concept of the

is reflected in the structure and powers of the United States government described in the images.

Fill in the Blanks

Under the Articles of Confederation, sovereignty resided in the

.

Open Ended

How did the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation influence the drafting of the U.S. Constitution?

Multiple Choice

What was one major weakness of the government created by the Articles of Confederation?

• The government could not collect taxes.

• The government had a strong executive branch.

• The government could easily change its powers.

• The government had a national court system.