Constitution

Which branch of government existed when the Articles of Confederation was created?

• Legislative (congress)

• Judicial (Supreme court)

• Executive (President)

• Legislative, Executive, and Judicial

Under the Articles of Confederation, how many votes did each state get?

• Zero

• One

• Two 

• Three

Why was this first U.S. government so weak?

• King George III  was still in charge of USA

• Americans were afraid to give their new government too much power

• The American army did not win their independence from Great Britain and King George III

• ask; no

What did Shays' Rebellion help Americans realize they needed?

• A strong national government

• A stronger militia

• A common currency

• The ability to sign peace treaties

The Great Compromise was a compromise between--

• Mass. Plan and New Jersey Plan

• Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan

• Virginia Plan and New York Plan

• Virginia Plan and Delaware Plan

The 3/5 Compromise settled the argument of--

• Representation in the Senate

• How slaves should be counted for representation

• How states should be represented

• Borders of states

This system makes sure that no one branch can have too much power.

• democracy

• impeachment

• checks and balances

• election

Supporters of a Stronger Central Government 

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

• federalism

Opponents of a stronger central government

• anti-federalists

• federalists 

• anti-constitutionists

• constitutionists

What is the name of the first 10 amendments?

• Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation