Articles of Confederation and the Convention

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.

The Articles of Confederation created a _________________ type of government.

• strong
• average
• weak
• federal

One weakness of the Articles Of Confederation was that it lacked which 2 branches of government?

• Legislative & Executive

• Executive & Judicial

• Judicial & Legislative

• Executive & Congress

What did Shays' Rebellion help Americans realize they needed?

• A strong national government
• A stronger militia
• A common currency
• The ability to sign peace treaties

In the Articles of Confederation, where was most of the government power placed?

• The States
• The National Government
• The Continental Congress
• The Legislative Branch

Which of the following BEST describes the Articles of Confederation?

• A Constitution established after the American Revolution
• A Declaration of Independence
• The 1st Constitution of the U.S.
• A strong form of government

Group that makes the laws

• State Government

• Confederation

• Constitution

• Legislature

Wanted a one house or group (unicameral) to make laws. Each state receives only one vote. Supports the states with smaller populations.

• Virginia Plan

• 3/5th Compromise

• New Jersey Plan

• Great Compromise

Wanted a two houses or groups (bicameral) to make laws. The population of each state would determine the number of votes. The larger populated states would get more votes. Supports the large states.

• Virginia Plan

• 3/5th Compromise

• New Jersey Plan

• Great Compromise