Constitution Era Review

Which of the following was NOT a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• Lacked the power to tax
• Lacked the power to defend the country
• Lacked the power to create post offices
• Lacked the power to enforce laws

What did Shays' Rebellion demonstrate about the U.S. Government under the Articles of Confederation?

• The government was too strong and the military needed to be disbanded.
• The government was took weak and needed restructuring
• Tax authority should be stripped from the states and only granted to the federal government
• Alliances with France and Spain were needed to strengthen defense

Which of the following was NOT a purpose for writing the Constitution found in the Preamble? 

• To form a more perfect union
• To provide for the common defense
• To insure domestic tranquility
• To strengthen the power of states

Which of the following plans at the Constitutional Convention determined state representation in the legislative branch would be equal?

• Virginia Plan
• New Jersey Plan
• Three-Fifths Plan
• Connecticut Plan

Which of the following plans at the Constitutional Convention determined state representation in the legislative branch would be based on a state's population?

• Virginia Plan
• New Jersey Plan
• Three-Fifths Plan
• Connecticut Plan

Which of the following compromises determined that representation in the House of Representatives would be based on population and in the Senate it would be equal?

• Three-Fifths Compromise
• Compromise of 1860
• Great Compromise
• Missouri Compromise 

Which of the following compromises determined how slaves would be counted for state representation and taxation?

• Great Compromise
• Missouri Compromise
• Western Compromise
• Three-Fifths Compromise 

Which principle is reflected in the image?

• Republicanism
• Popular Sovereignty
• Federalism
• Checks and Balances

Which principle of the Constitution separates federal government power between a legislative branch, an executive branch, and a judicial branch? 

• Separation of Powers
• Federalism
• Checks and Balances
• Limited Government

Which principle of the Constitution allows each branch of government to control and limit the power of the other branches? 

• Separation of Powers
• Limited Government
• Popular Sovereignty
• Checks and Balances