New Nation

The Articles of Confederation, passed in 1781, was the plan for America’s first government. It included all of the following, except:

• a weak national government

• had executive and judicial branches

• one vote for each state (regardless of size)

• Congress can’t control commerce or tax either

The Articles of Confederation established what could best be described as a:

• a strong monarchy

• a weak national government

• a strong federal government

Which of the following was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• It did not provide for a judicial or executive branch

• It did not allow states to make their own money

• It was opposed by Great Britain

4. The Articles of Confederation were:

• Plan of government made in 1787 and still in existence today

• First plan of government where states had the most power

• Model for the Bill of Rights

The Constitution of the United States called for a:

• monarchy

• government with all powers held by the states

• system where power is shared by state and federal government

Why did the founding fathers decide to write a new Constitution?

• The Articles of Confederation had too many weaknesses

• The Treaty of Paris required them to write a new Constitution

• They really liked the weather in Philadelphia

7. The United States is an example of the form of government called:

• confederation

• republic

• monarchy

Who drafted the Virginia Plan and is known as the “Father of the Constitution”?

• James Monroe

• James Madison

• Patrick Henry

The main job of the legislative branch (Congress) is to:

• control the army

• hire government officials

• make the laws

In the Constitution of the United States, a federal system divides or shares power between:

• The national and state governments

• The Senate and House of Representatives

• The Executive, Legislative and Judicial Branches