Articles to Constitution

What was the only branch of government that existed under the Articles of Confederation?

• Executive
• Legislative
• Judicial

What was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation? 

• The national government could create an army.
• The national government could not tax the states.
• States were not allowed to create their own money.
• The national government was stronger than the states. 

This plan called for representation in Congress to be based on a population. (*Think LARGE vs. small states)

• Virginia Plan 
• New Jersey Plan
• Great Compromise
• 3/5ths Compromise

This plan called for representation in Congress to be equal. (*Think LARGE vs. small states)

• Virginia Plan 
• New Jersey Plan
• Great Compromise
• 3/5ths Compromise

This branch of government makes the laws:

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial 

This branch of government interprets the laws:

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial 

This branch of government carries out (enforces) the laws:

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial

Which branch of government is led by the president? 

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial

Which branch of government is led by Congress?

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial

Which branch of government is led by the Supreme Court?

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial