US History - Unit #3 - The Articles & Constitution

What was the nation's 1st plan of government?

• The Fundamental Orders

• The US Constitution

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

Under the Articles of Confederation what group listed below had the most power?

• the states

• the central government

• the Senate

• the house of representatives

Two major weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation proved to be that it

• could not levy taxes or hold elections

• could not regulate trade or veto bills

• could not levy taxes or regulate trade

• could not declare war or sign treaties

Was there a POTUS under the Articles of Confederation?

• yes

• no

• maybe

• there was a vice president

Which of the laws below provided for public education and supported westward migration?

• Proclamation of 1763

• Bill of Rights

• Land Ordinance, 1785

• Northwest Ordinance, 1787

This rebellion led to a call to revise the Articles of Confederation.

• Bacon's Rebellion

• The Whiskey Rebellion

• Nat Turner's Rebellion

• Shays's Rebellion

Which compromise settled the issue of representation of the American people in Congress?

• The Commerce Compromise

• 3/5 Compromise

• The Great Compromise

Which law passed under the Articles of Confederation provided for a way for new states to enter the union?

• Northwest Ordinance, 1787

• Land Ordinance, 1785

• Proclamation of 1763

• Treaty of Paris, 1783

The Legislative Branch is made up of

• the POTUS

• the Supreme Court

• Congress

• the POTUS and VicePresident

The POTUS is the head of the

• legislative branch.

• the house of representatives

• the executive branch

• the Supreme Court