Chapter 5: The Constitution

Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress could not regulate trade.

• True

• False

Shay's rebellion was one of the reasons citizens thought they needed a stronger national government.

• True

• False

Which group was afraid the Constitution created a tyrannical government?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

What does the preamble mean when it says "establish justice"? Choose two answers

• hire police

• build prisons

• the people have a say

• have an army

• prevent disease from spreading

True or False. The doors were locked and citizens were not allowed at the Constitutional Convention.

• True

• False

Which document is more difficult to change?

• The Constitution

• Articles of Confederation

Which plan did the smaller states support?

• Virginia Plan

• New Jersey Plan

Which plan was based off population?

• Virginia Plan

• New Jersey Plan

Which article describes the plan for the legislative branch?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Article IV

• Article V

Which article sets up the executive branch?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Article IV

• Article V