Early Nation

Our first plan of government was called the...

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

• Constitution

• Bill of Rights

Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress did not have the power to tax or raise an army.

• True

• False

In 1787, delegates met about the Articles. They discussed trying to give the National government more power, but decided to replace it with the Constitution.

• True

• False

The way Congress is structured - with the House of Representatives based on population and the Senate having equal representation was established by the...

• 3/5ths Compromise

• Great Compromise

• Bill or Rights

• Declaration of Independence

Which principle of government was meant to make sure that at least 2 branches of the government are involved in decision making?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

The phrase "We the people" from the Constitution illustrates which government principle?

• Separation of powers

• Checks and balances

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

Federalists wanted to create a ________ national government

• weak

• strong

The Anti-Federalists felt the Constitution was dangerous because...

• It was not ratified by all the states

• It did not set up courts to help settle disputes

• It did not contain a Bill of Rights

• It denied the states all power

The Bill of Rights...

• Protects the states from the national government

• Protects the rights of individuals from the government

• Gives the 13 states governments absolute control

• Gives the federal government absolute control

Under the Constitution, both the people and the government share power

• True

• False