Events Leading to the Constitution

Under the Articles of Confederation, the government consisted of _______________ branch of government.

• 3
• 2
• 1
• 4

Under the Articles of Confederation Congress could only PASS A LAW if ____________ out 13 states agreed.

• 13

• 9

One weakness of the Articles of the Confederation was ____________.

• The ability of Congress to create courts.

• The inability of Congress to tax.

• The ability of Congress to declare war.

In order to CHANGE (AMEND) the Articles of Confederation, __________ out of 13 states had to agree.

• 9

• 13

Under the Articles of Confederation, each state got __________ vote.

• 1

• 5

The Articles of Confederation created a _________________ type of government.

• strong

• weak

Which of the following present day states were a part of the Northwest Territory (select all that apply)

• Ohio

• Michigan

• Indiana

• Illinois

• Wisconsin

What document replaced the Articles of Confederation and established a new national government? 

• The Declaration of Independence 
• The Constitution 
• The Magna Carta 
• The English Bill of Rights 

Americans were afraid that a __?__ would lead to tyranny, or oppressive rule.

• strong central government

• weak government

How many slaves were counted for representation and taxation?

• Every slave was counted.
• Out of 4 slaves, only 3 were counted.
• Out of 100 slaves, only 3 were counted.
• Out of 5 slaves, only 3 were counted.