Unit 5/6 Review

What were the Articles of Confederation?

• A newsletter for the American Colonies

• A set of British laws to tax the American Colonies

• The first constitution of the United States

• An almanac written by Ben Franklin

• A book of stories about the Revolutionary War

What were 3 weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

• only one vote per state

• only one branch of government

• none of the above

• couldn't create taxes

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

• 9
• 10
• 13
• 15

Which of the following was a weakness of the Articles?

• No way to enforce laws passed by Congress

• Taxed only the rich

• Americans can now move West

• No trade limits

What document replaced the Articles of Confederation in 1788?

• Declaration of Independence

• Magna Carta

• US Constitution

• Second Articles of Confederation

• Emancipation Proclamation

What did Shays' rebellion reveal about the Articles of Confederation?

• That it was too similar to the British system

• That it was too weak to succeed

• That it was strong and resilient

• That it was a successful model of government

Why didn't the Articles of Confederation stop the rebellion sooner?

• They were afraid of the militia and didn't want to make it worse

• The militia was too well trained and had the support for the French military

• They didn't have a military or the authority to stop it

• They didn't want it to end, they supported what Shays and is men were doing

What is the Constitution also known as?

• Supreme law of the land

• popular sovereignty

• The Preamble

• The Articles of Confederation

Which branch is made of The House of Representatives and Senate?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which branch is made up of the President, Vice President, and the Cabinet?

Hint; they also enforce the laws

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial