What was revealed because of Shay's Rebellion?

• That Poor Farmers were planning a government overthrow and appoint Shay the new leader.

• The Articles of Confederation were weak.

• John Adams was going to be the first President

• The Articles of Confederation were strong and well written

Where does power rest in a Republic?

• Citizens rule through their elected representatives

• Citizens rule directly

• A Dictator

• Supreme power rests with a National government

What was the underlying issue that resulted in Shay's Rebellion?

• Oversupply of paper money

• Debts owed to Farmers by Congress

• Debts Farmers owned to Congress

• Debts Farmers owned to Creditors

Which of the following is NOT a reason why the Articles of Confederation were weak?

• The national government couldn't pay off debt

• The new nation was not seen as a real world player because of their lack of unity.

• The national government could raise any size army it needed

• Shay's Rebellion

What is the name of the system that maintains the separation of powers among the branches of our government?

• Bicameral Legislature

• Delegated Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Reserved Powers

All of these were demonstrated by the Articles of Confederation EXCEPT.

• The new nation needed stronger leadership

• The national government was rich beyond measure

• The majority of power rested with the state governments

• The fears of the new nation.

All of the following are true of The Great Compromise EXCEPT.

• It counted slaves as 3/4 of a person

• Was created by Roger Sherman

• Was also called the Connecticut Plan

• Was a combination of the Virginia and New Jersey Plans

Who supported the Virginia Plan?

• Small States

• Business Owners

• New Jersey

• Large States

What was the proposal that wanted a two-house legislature with one having equal representation and the other being based on population?

• Virginia Plan

• New Jersey Plan

• Three-Fifths Compromise

• Great Compromise

Who wanted the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

• Small States

• Large States