Constitution Review

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

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

Shays' Rebellion represented...

• a success of the Articles of Confederation

• a failure of the Articles of Confederation

One major problem with the Articles of Confederation is that Congress could not ______ the citizens to raise money.

• tax
• ask
• demand
• force

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

• strong state government
• weak government
• strong central government
• legslature

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

• Legislative (congress)
• Judicial (Supreme court)
• Executive (President)
• Legislative, Executive, and Judicial

Which of the following GAVE LARGE AND SMALL STATES COMPLETELY EQUAL POWER?

• Articles of Confederation

• Constitution

• Both

Ultimately, the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation lead to the creation of -

• the Treaty of Paris

• the Affordable Care Act

• the U.S. Constitution

• the Declaration of Independence

What was the date the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence?

• July 4,1776

• August 2, 1776

• April 18, 1776

• December 16, 1773

According to the Declaration of Independence, where does government get its power from?

• The King

• Religion

• The People

• The President

One way that the legislative branch can check the power of the President is ____________-

• to override a President's veto with 2/3 vote
• refuse to pay the President
• fine the President for disagreeing with Congress
• impeach the President for disagreeing with Congress