Constitution/Early Government

Which of the following powers did Congress NOT have under the Articles of Confederation?

• borrow money

• impose taxes

• issue currency

• conduct foreign affairs

• maintain armed forces

The Legislative Branch consists of:

• The Supreme Court

• the President and Vice President

• House of Representatives and the Senate

The Judicial Branch consists of:

• The Supreme Court

• the President and Vice President

• House of Representatives and the Senate

The Executive Branch consists of:

• The Supreme Court

• the President and Vice President

• House of Representatives and the Senate

ALL of the following that represent weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation EXCEPT:

• Congress could not force states to carry out its laws.

• All 13 states had to agree to any amendments, making it difficult to fix problems.

• Congress had no authority to raise money by collecting taxes.

• The executive branch was given too much power.

• Congress had no control over foreign trade.

Which group of states would benefit most by the Virginia Plan?

• small states

• large states

• slave states

• religious states

Which group of states would benefit most by the New Jersey Plan?

• small states

• large states

• slave states

• religious states

Which group of states would be most affected by the Three-Fifths Compromise?

• small states

• large states

• slave states

• religious states

Suggested that the number of representatives be chosen in proportion to each state's population. Larger states would have more representatives and more power.

• Virginia Plan

• New Jersey Plan

• Reasons Articles of Confederation were replaced

• Three-Fifths Compromise

• Main criticism made by opponents of new proposed Constitution

Suggested that the number of representatives would remain equal for all states. This would allow the smaller state's issues to be looked upon with the same value of a larger state.

• Virginia Plan

• New Jersey Plan

• Reasons Articles of Confederation were replaced

• Three-Fifths Compromise

• Main criticism made by opponents of new proposed Constitution