T5 The Constitution Powerpoint w/questions

Open Ended

In what ways do you think the experiences of the American colonies under British rule influenced the design of their first government?

Multiple Choice

Why were the founders of the United States fearful of concentrated power when creating a new government after the Revolution?

• Because they wanted to avoid repeating the British monarchy's mistakes

• Because they wanted to create a dictatorship

• Because they believed in absolute monarchy

• Because they wanted to abolish all forms of government

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was required to amend the Articles of Confederation?

• A two-thirds majority of Congress

• A simple majority of states

• Unanimous consent of the states

• Approval by the President

Open Ended

Describe the structure of government under the Articles of Confederation. How did this structure impact the effectiveness of the national government?

Fill in the Blanks

The Articles of Confederation gave Congress the power to requisition, print, and

money.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following powers were granted to the government under the Articles of Confederation?

• Establish an army and navy

• Impose tariffs

• Regulate the value of currency

• Force states to honor obligations

Open Ended

What were some of the major accomplishments of the Articles of Confederation?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a problem facing the new nation under the Articles of Confederation?

• Strong executive leadership

• Trade with foreign nations

• Unified foreign policy

• Stable national currency

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a problem faced by the new nation after the American Revolution?

• Trade with foreign nations

• Establishing a monarchy

• Expanding westward

• Ending slavery

Open Ended

Explain how the weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation affected the United States' ability to solve its trade problems with Great Britain.

Open Ended

How did the experience under British rule influence the structure of the Articles of Confederation?

Multiple Choice

Why were the founders of the United States fearful of concentrated power when creating the Articles of Confederation?

• Because of their past experience with the British monarchy

• Because they wanted to create a monarchy

• Because they wanted to give all power to the president

• Because they didn't want any government at all