Constitution Exam Prep

What was the main weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• the federal government was too weak

• It had no legislative branch

• The judicial was too powerful

• The executive was too powerful

A weakness of the Articles of Confederation is that it had __________ . 

• only an executive branch
• only a legislative branch
• only a judicial branch
• an executive and legislative branch

One major problem with the Articles of Confederation is that Congress could not ______ the citizens to raise money.

• tax
• ask
• demand
• force

Who had more power under the Articles of Confederation?

• Federal Government
• State Governments
• Individual people
• States with larger populations

Americans were afraid that a __?__ would lead to tyranny, or oppressive rule.

• strong state government
• weak government
• strong central government
• legslature

The Articles of Confederation made our country _________

• Strong

• Weak

• Powerful

• normal

where did Shay's rebellion take place?

• New York

• Massachussetts

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

Why did the Government of the Articles of Conferation not help the Government of Mass. put down Shaye's rebellion.

• The Articles Congress had no money

• The Articles Congress had no Army

• they were already busy trying to conquer Canada

• None of these is correct

The most important thing to remember about Shaye's Rebellion is........

• That it showed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and how a better Constitution could be made.

• Don't mess with Dudes named Daniel! (Don't be actin' a Foool!)

• One man can not rule them all!

• Some were hung some were not.