US History: Unit 4: Constitution

What was the first form of government in America?

• Articles of Confederation

• Mayflower Compact

• House of Burgesses

• The Constitution

What was the only branch of government that the Articles of Confederation had?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Checks and Balances

In the Articles, Government had no power to pass taxes. True or False?

• True

• False

In the Articles, States had less power than the government. True or False?

• True

• False

Which of these is not a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• Government could not regulate trade

• 9/13 states had to approve any changes to the government

• No executive branch to enforce the laws

• States had less power than the national government

The Northwest Ordinance was created for the addition of new states. True or False?

• True

• False

What wasn't a rule of the Northwest Ordinance?

• Forbade slavery

• Allowed freedom of religion

• Allowed trial of injury

• Forbade taxation

How much of a population did a colony need before they could apply to be a state?

• 60,000

• 20,000

• 100,000

• 10,000

Which plan suggested 3 branches of government & representation in congress based on the population of each state?

• Virginia Plan

• New Jersey Plan

• Great Compromise

• 3/5 Compromise

Which plan recommended that representation from each state be equal?

• New Jersey Plan

• Great Compromise

• Virginia Plan

• 3/5 Compromise