United States of America

The Articles of Confederation _____ because they created a _____ national government.

• failed, strong

• failed, weak

• succeeded, strong

• succeeded, weak

Who wrote the Articles of Confederation?

• 1st Continental Congress

• 2nd Continental Congress

• 3rd Continental Congress

• 4th Continental Congress

The Articles of Confederation allowed each state to keep what?

• freedom

• government

• an army

• slavery

What year was the constitution written and ratified?

• 1787

• 1687

• 1987

• 1887

Why are the first three words of the Preamble of the Constitution, “We the people” important?

• It illustrates how the people have no voice in government.

• It illustrates how the purpose of the government is to serve the people.

• It illustrates how the purpose of the government is to serve the president.

• It illustrates how the King is in charge of the government.

The phrase "establish justice" in the Preamble means _______________.

• care for those in need

• begin fairness for all

• make sure freedom and fairness continue for all generations

• give protection to everyone

The phrase "provide for the common defense" in the Preamble means ________________________.

• all citizens in the US

• begin fairness for all

• give protection to everyone

• make sure freedom and fairness continues for all generations

What is the Preamble?

• The introduction to the Articles of Confederation

• The conclusion to the Articles of Confederation

• The introduction to the Constitution

• The conclusion to the Constitution

Why was the constitution necessary?

• The Articles of Confederation were too weak.

• The King of England demanded that Constitution be written.

• The framers thought it was a good idea.

• The framers thought it was a bad idea.

Which image below is a picture of the United States Constitution?

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