Securing the Constitution and Union, 1783-1800

True or False: The Articles of Confederation created a strong centralized government.

• True

• False

In the Northwest Ordinance of 1785, how many "free inhabitants" had to settle in a territory for it to be admitted as a state in the USA?

• 25,000

• 100,000

• 60,000

• 50,000

Which of the following was NOT a weakness of the Articles of Confederation

• Could not tax the states

• Could not recruit men in a standing army

• Did not allow for differing political perspectives

• Could not enforce a common currency

Which rebellion is considered the tipping point in amending/abolishing the Articles of Confederation?

• Shay's Rebellion

• Whiskey Rebellion

• Bacon's Rebellion

• John Brown's Raid

Who is considered the "Father of the US Constitution"?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

Under the Constitution, which branch of government is tasked with enforcing laws?

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive

Which of the following is a countervailing force provided to the executive branch?

• veto Congressional law

• 2/3rds Congressional vote to overturn President's veto

• Power to impeach/ remove member of the executive or judicial

What is the compromise settled amongst the delegates of the Constitutional Convention concerning slavery in terms of congressional representation?

• 2/3rds

• 1/4th

• 1/2

• 3/5ths

What is the official date the Constitution was ready for ratification?

• July 2, 1787

• September 17, 1787

• July 4, 1787

• September 1, 1787

Which of the following was not an Anti-Federalist supporter?

• Richard Henry Lee

• Patrick Henry

• Samuel Adams

• Alexander Hamilton