Creating the Constitution Test

Why did the Articles of Confederation limit the powers of the national government?

• the fear of tyranny from a strong central government

• the fear of states having too much power

• to be more like Britain

• the people wanted another king

Which power was NOT granted to the national government under the Articles of Confederation?

• The power to determine peace and war

• The power to decide disputes between states

• The power to establish and regulate interstate Post Offices

• The power to collect taxes

Which conflict demonstrated the need to change the Articles of Confederation?

• The French and Indian War

• The War of 1812

• Shay's Rebellion

• The American Revolution

Although not the original intent of the meeting, the main goal of the Philadelphia Convention shifted to

• reaffirm the participants' support for the Articles of Confederation.

• create a new government with greatly expanded powers and the ability to enforce its decisions.

• secretly work to overthrow the national and State governments

• make the Framers feel important

The only state that did not attend send delegates to the Constitutional Convention was

(a)  

became known as the "Father of the Constitution" because he contributed more than anyone else.

(a)  

The authors of the Federalist Papers were

• John Jay

• James Madison

• Alexander Hamilton

• George Washington

The Framers of the Constitution were

• suspicious of the convention's purpose.

• generally not willing to compromise or cooperate.

• strong supporters of the Articles of Confederation.

• relatively young and well-educated leaders.

Who were the Framers of the Constitution?

• those who created the framework of the new government and wrote the Constitution

• those who tried to explain the meaning of the Constitution to the people of the United States

• those who supported the Articles of Confederation and fought against the Constitution

• those who built a huge frame to display the original Constitution in the nation's capital

What did the Great Compromise accomplish?

• It created an executive branch and a national judiciary.

• It solved the dispute over whether or not slaves should be counted as part of the States' population.

• It solved the dispute over representation in Congress.

• It forbade Congress the power to tax the export of goods from any State.