SSUSH 5

What was the first government used for the United States?

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Bill of Rights

• The Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

Which of the following was a strength of the Articles of Confederation Government?

• States had more power than the Central gov't

• The control or regulation of trade

• Organizing the NW Territory

• Shays' Rebellion

Which event caused the leaders to redesign the American Government in 1787?

• Shays' Rebellion

• The Battle of Trenton

• The Boston Massacre

• The treaty of Paris 1783

A type of government in which the power is divided between the national, state and local levels?

• Federalism

• Rule of Law

• Separation of Powers

• Checks & Balances

(Blank) is when government powers are restricted by the Constitution.

• Rule of Law

• Checks & Balances

• Natural Rights

• Limited Government

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive (President)

• Judicial (Supreme Court)

• Tree branch (Natural Law)

• Legislative (Congress)

Which plan for Congress gave an advantage to larger states?

• The New Jersey Plan

• The Virginia Plan

• The 3/5ths Compromise

• The Articles of Confederation

What is the name of the meeting to create the Constitution?

• The Committee of Correspondence

• The Constitutional Convention

• The Annapolis Convention

• The Committee of Five

Which idea led to the creation of the 3 branches of government?

• Federalism

• Limited Government

• Rule of Law

• Separation of Powers

The Virginia Plan + The New Jersey plan = (Blank) ?

• The Executive Branch

• The Great Compromise

• The Missouri Compromise

• The 3/5ths Compromise