Articles to Constitution

Which document was written first?

• U.S. Constitution
• Articles of Confederation

Under the Articles of Confederation most power was held by the states.

• True
• False

Under the Articles of Confederation, power was divided among three branches of government. 

• True 
• False

What was the only branch of government that existed under the Articles of Confederation?

• Executive
• Legislative
• Judicial

What was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation? 

• The national government could create an army.
• The national government could not tax the states.
• States were not allowed to create their own money.
• The national government was stronger than the states. 

This plan called for representation in Congress to be based on a population. (*Think LARGE vs. small states)

• Virginia Plan 
• New Jersey Plan
• Great Compromise
• 3/5ths Compromise

This called for a two-house legislature in Congress

• Virginia Plan
• New Jersey Plan
• Great Compromise
• 3/5ths Compromise

This plan called for representation in Congress to be equal. (*Think LARGE vs. small states)

• Virginia Plan 
• New Jersey Plan
• Great Compromise
• 3/5ths Compromise

The U.S. Constitution created a federal system of government. Which of the following best describes a federal system of government?

• A weak national government and strong state governments
• Weak state governments and a strong national government
• All power is given to the national government 
• Powers are divided between the national government and state governments

This branch of government makes the laws:

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial