New Nation

Which one of these statements was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• The Articles of Confederation was allowed to make treaties with other countries.

• The Articles of Confederation did not have the authority to raise money (taxes)

• The Articles of Confederation could regulate post offices.

• The Articles of Confederation could coin money.

Which house in Congress is based on the idea that each state would be represented according to population?

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Executive Branch

• Preamble

The beginning, or introduction, of our Constitution is called

• Preamble

• Introduction

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution

Why was it unfair for each state to have only one vote in Congress?

• Each state had different populations

• They were different sizes.

• They had different weather.

• They had different landforms.

Who was the leader of our country during the Articles of Confederation?

• John Adams

• Abraham Lincoln

• We had no leader.

• Thomas Jefferson

Which of the following statements would be true about the Articles of Confederation?

• Congress could not collect taxes.

• Each state had one vote.

• The national government was strong.

• The state government was strong.

What was the important meeting called where the Constitution was written?

• Confederation Convention

• Constitutional Convention

• Constitutional Conference

• Confederation Conference

Which was considered the most respected and was the oldest delegate there?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• Christopher Columbus

Where does the power of our government come from?

• the people

• the President

• our governor

• the mayor

Which of these were debated at the Constitutional Convention?

• slavery

• rights of states

• representation in Congress

• land size of states