U.S. Constitution

Under the Articles of Confederation, the government consisted of _______________ branch of government.

• 3
• 2
• 1
• 4

One weakness of the Articles of the Confederation was ____________. 

• The ability of Congress to tax.
• The inability of Congress to tax.
• The ability of Congress to declare war.
• The ability of Congress to create courts.

In order to change (amend) the Articles of Confederation,  __________ out of 13 states had to agree. 

• 9
• 10
• 13
• 15

The Articles of Confederation created a _________________ type of government.

• strong
• average
• weak
• federal

Under the Articles of Confederation, most of the power was where?

• Legislative branch
• the president
• the states
• national government

Americans were afraid that a __?__ would lead to tyranny, or oppressive rule.

• strong state government
• weak government
• strong central government
• legslature

What is the name of the first written plan of government in America?

• Constitution
• Treaty of Paris
• Declaration of Independence
• Articles of Confederation

Which branch of the government makes the laws?

• Legislative 
• Executive
• Judicial 

Which branch of the government carries out the laws? 

• Legislative 
• Executive
• Judicial 

Can declare a law unconstitutional.

• Judicial Branch
• Executive Branch
• Legislative Branch
• All 3 branches