Constitution/ Government

What is the name of the first written plan of government in America?

• Constitution
• Treaty of Paris
• Declaration of Independence
• Articles of Confederation

States were still independent under the Articles.

• True

• False

The Articles of Confederation created a President to lead the country.

• True

• False

In the Articles of Confederation, where was most of the government power placed?

• The States
• The National Government
• The Continental Congress
• The Legislative Branch

What is one reason Americans wanted to change the Articles of Confederation?

• Because they wanted to copy the French.

• They didn't want the government to have only 1 branch.

• National government was weak and couldn't collect taxes from the states.

• State government was weak and unsuccessful.

The weaknesses of the Articles of the Confederation led to an effort to create a new _____________.

• Proclamation of 1763
• Constitution
• Declaration of Independence
• Treaty of Paris 1783

The ________ Branch of government is lead by the president and enforces the laws.

• Judicial
• Executive
• Legislative
• Bicameral

Congress never had any money because under the Articles they did NOT have the power to ____.

• print money
• sell items to other countries
• tax
• spend money

The Articles created a _____ national government.

• strong

• weak

Which statement correctly describes the legislative branch?

• It is split into two parts, the Senate and the House of Representatives.
• It is led by the president of the United States.
• It is made up of courts.
• It includes a group of advisors known as “the Cabinet.”