The Constitution

A weakness of the Articles of Confederation was that the central government

• was too strong

• could not make war

• could not pay its bills

• took power from the states.

The men in Shays' Rebellion were fighting to

• free the slaves.

• unite the states.

• keep their homes.

• get out of the army

Why did the states call a Constitutional Convention?

• to write state constitutions

• to organize political parties

• to break away from Great Britain

• to improve the Articles of Confederation

Which delegate from Virginia had a plan for a strong central government?

• James Madison

• Benjamin Franklin

• Gouverneur Morris

• George Washington

The Great Compromise was an agreement between

• rich and poor states

• large and small states

• northern and southern states

• industrial and agricultural states

Whose main job is to make laws?

• Congress

• governor

• president

• Supreme Court

The judicial branch can decide whether a law is

• popular

• reasonable

• unconstitutional

• wise

Which term refers to the principle that nobody is above the law?

• rule of law

• limited powers

• checks and balances

• republican government

A form of government in which a ruler holds power for life

• democracy

• republic

• monarchy

• dictatorship

Which branch makes the laws?

• executive branch

• legislative branch

• judicial branch

• constitutional branch