New U.S. Government Unit Quiz

What was NOT problem with the Articles of Confederation?

• Many states wanted to leave the U.S. and form their own country

• The U.S. Government could not tax

• Needed most states to agree about anything

• The State governments had more power then the U.S. government

The Articles of Confederation was considered the USA's first constitution.

• True

• False

What was NOT a reason why the U.S. was in debt?

• They couldn't tax

• They needed to pay off their soldiers and supplies from the war

• They borrowed a lot of money from other countries

• They spent it on too much unnecessary things

What was NOT a reason why Daniel Shay's followers revolted against the U.S. government?

• They were in debt

• They wanted a king in power

• They were being put to prison

• Their farms were being taken away

What does the word ratify mean?

• To sign or agree to something

• To disagree with something

• To debate over something

• To change something

What was the New Jersey Plan about?

• The small states have more power

• Representation based on state population

• Representation is equal with states

• The large states have more power

Why did the state of Virginia wanted the "Virginia Plan" for the U.S. government?

• Because they were a large state with lots of people, so they would have more representation

• The U.S. capital would be in their state

• Lots of money could be made

• Many strong leaders would work for the U.S. government

Which plans, the New Jersey Plan and the Virginia Plan, is in the constitution and still used by our government today?

• New Jersey Plan

• Virginia Plan

• Both Plans

• Neither of the Plans

Which branch of government makes laws?

• judicial

• legislative

• executive

Which branch of government makes sure laws are enforced? In other words, makes sure everyone is following the laws of the country?

• judicial

• legislative

• executive