Test 3: Governing a New Nation Part 1

the ability to rule

• Congress

• Republic

• Sovereignty

• Federal

How is sovereignty applied in America?

• Monarchy, a king rules

• Self-determination, the people have the right to rule

• Congress, only Senators rule

• Republic, a president has full power

Select the three synonyms that describe the national government

• Local

• Federal

• Congress

• Central

What synonym is used to describe a state government

• Local

• Federal

• Congress

• Central

What are two weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

• weak national government

• power to print money

• no way to enforce laws

• can make treaties and declare war

What powers were not given to the national government? (pick 2)

• power to tax

• power to declare war

• power to print money

• power to enforce a draft

What were two strengths of the Articles of Confederation?

• Enforce taxes

• Northwest Ordinance

• Power to declare war

• Control over the militia

What gave Americans the ability to make new states?

• Declaration of Independence

• Southwest Ordinance

• Articles of Confederation

• Northwest Ordinance

What caused Shays' Rebellion

• Militia men not being controlled

• The National Debt

• The Constitution being passed

• The lack of trade with Britain

How did George Washington view Shays' Rebellion?

• He thought it was necessary for independence

• He wanted it to end or it might lead to war

• He knew England would support the rebels

• He didn't have an opinion