To make any changes or updates to the Articles of Confederation, the 13 states needed unanimous consent. This was extremely difficult to do. What does "unanimous consent" mean?

The approval of every voting member.

The approval of at least half of the voting members.

The approval of just some of the voting members.

Why were the Articles of Confederation powerless to stop Shays' Rebellion?

The Articles of Confederation did not allow the National government to raise an army to stop the rebellion.

The Articles of Confederation was too confusing when it talked about what to do with a rebellion.

The Articles of Confederation said farmers could do whatever they wanted.

The Articles of Confederation hadn't been written yet.

What is the Bill of Rights?

The first 10 Amendments to the Constitution. It gives citizens their rights.

The introduction to the Constitution.

An Amendment to the Articles of Confederation.

A list of grievances about the King of England.

The Constitution says that the government can collect taxes to raise money and support for the government. Which problem of the Articles of Confederation did this fix?

Congress could not levy or collect taxes under the Articles of Confederation.

Congress could not control trade between the states under the Articles of Confederation.

Congress could not create a uniform currency under the Articles of Confederation. Each state made their own.

The government could not enforce the laws passed by Congress under the Articles of Confederation.

The Constitution says that Congress has the power to control interstate trade and trade with other countries. What problem in the Articles of Confederation did this fix?

Congress could not control trade between the states or with other countries under the Articles of Confederation.

Congress could not levy or collect taxes under the Articles of Confederation.

All 13 states had to agree to amend the Articles of Confederation.

There was no way to enforce laws under the Articles of Confederation.

In the Constitution, Congress is made up of 2 Houses (The House of Representatives and the Senate). Each state has 2 votes in the Senate, and a number of votes based on each state's population in the House of Representatives. What problem did this fix in the Articles of Confederation?

In the Articles of Confederation, Congress only had 1 House, and each state only had 1 vote, no matter how big or small it was.

Nine out of the 13 states had to agree to pass any major law in Congress under the Articles of Confederation.

Congress could not create a uniform currency under the Articles of Confederation. Each state made their own money instead.

In the Articles of Confederation, Congress could not levy or collect taxes.

In the Constitution, laws can be passed by a simple majority of members of Congress. What problem did this fix in the Articles of Confederation?

In the Articles of Confederation, nine out of the 13 states had to agree to pass a major law in Congress.

In the Articles of Confederation, the government could not enforce laws made by Congress.

In the Articles of Confederation, Congress could not control trade between the states.

In the Articles of Confederation, all 13 states had to agree to make an Amendment to the Articles.

In the Constitution, Amendments can be ratified (approved) by 3/4ths of the states agreeing to it. What problem did this fix in the Articles of Confederation?

In the Articles of Confederation, all 13 states had to agree to make an Amendment.

In the Articles of Confederation, Congress only had 1 House, and each state only had 1 vote, regardless of how big or small they were.

In the Articles of Confederation, nine out of the 13 states had to agree to pass a major law.

In the Articles of Confederation, Congress could not levy or collect taxes.

In the Constitution, only Congress has the power to create and issue currency (money). What problem did this solve with the Articles of Confederation?

In the Articles of Confederation, Congress could not create a uniform currency. Each state made their own money instead.

In the Articles of Confederation, there was no way to enforce laws passed by Congress.

In the Articles of Confederation, the government had no Executive Branch.

In the Articles of Confederation, the government had no Judicial Branch.

The Constitution and all laws passed by Congress are the "Supreme Law of the Land." What problem did this fix with the Articles of Confederation?

In the Articles of Confederation, there was no way to enforce laws passed by Congress, so states could (and often did) ignore them.

In the Articles of Confederation, there was no Executive Branch.

In the Articles of Confederation, there was no Judicial Branch.

In the Articles of Confederation, Congress had no power to levy or collect taxes.

A problem with the Articles of Confederation is that it only had 1 branch (Legislative). How did the constitution fix this problem?

It gave us 3 branches (Legislative, Executive, and Judicial)

It gave us 2 branches (Legislative and Executive)

It gave us 4 branches (Legislative, Executive, Judicial, and Administrative)

It took away all of the branches of the government.

What was the purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution?

The Preamble acts as an introduction, and tells us the goals and purposes of the Government.

The Preamble lists specific rights and was written before the Constitution was written.

The Preamble gives specific powers to the Government.

The Preamble tells us how the Government should be limited.

When debating ratifying the constitution, what were the biggest things the Federalists and Anti-Federalists disagreed on?

Deciding on division of power between the Central government and State governments, and adding a Bill of Rights

Deciding whether to declare independence from Great Britain.

Deciding who can serve as a judge in the Judicial Branch.

Deciding how to amend the Constitution.

Why did the writers of the Constitution use the phrase "We the People" in the Preamble of the Constitution?

The government gets its power from the people, and the government exists to serve people.

The people get their power from the government, and people exist to serve the laws of nature.

The government gets its power from and serves the laws of nature.

The people get their power from the government, and the government exists to serve people.

Why did the founders of our country give us processes like Impeachment in the Constitution?

So that the power of the government is limited.

So that some people are above the law.

So that the government can have unlimited power.

So that the government is above the law.

The Constitution solved an economic (money) problem created by the Articles of Confederation. How did it do this?

It enabled the federal government to collect taxes.

It allowed the states to elect representatives.

It said that the Constitution was the Supreme Law of the Land.

It gave the government the power to control trade.

The Preamble to the Constitution tells us the 6 goals of the Constitution. One of those goals is to "Form a More Perfect Union." What does it mean to "Form a More Perfect Union?"

Create a government that is stronger and better than the Articles of Confederation.

Give people less freedoms than they had before.

Increase the number of states in the country.

Establish more natural rights for the people in the country.

The Preamble to the Constitution tells us the 6 goals of the government. One of those goals is to "Insure Domestic Tranquility." What does it mean to insure domestic tranquility?

Make sure there is peace and order within our country.

Encourage rebellions within other countries.

Encourage a rebellion within our country.

Make sure there is peace in other countries.

The Preamble to the Constitution tells us the 6 goals of the government. One of those goals is to "Establish Justice." What does it mean to establish justice?

Creating a fair legal system that treats all individuals equally and ensures that their rights are protected.

Creating harsh and unusual punishments for criminals.

Promoting inequality and discrimination in the country.

Ignoring the rights of individuals in our country.

The Preamble to the Constitution tells us the 6 goals of the government. One of those goals is to "Provide for the Common Defense." What does it mean to provide for the common defense?

To protect and defend the country and its citizens from outside threats and ensure national security.

To provide healthcare for all citizens.

To help the government make more money.

To make sure that everyone gets the right to a trial by jury.

The Preamble to the Constitution gives us the 6 goals of the government. One of those goals is to "Promote the General Welfare." What does it mean to promote the general welfare?

Making sure the citizens are happy, healthy, and well-taken care of, and prosperous.

Making sure that the government has enough money.

Making sure that all citizens have the exact same amount of money.

Making sure that we have enough military defenses in the country.

The conflict between large states and small states was over

The number of people in the Executive Branch

to formally approve a plan or an agreement

to edit a legal document based on the Constitution

to protest the adoption of a new Constitution

to come to agreement with a person in opposition

Congress is made up of two Houses called what?

House of Representatives and Senate

Why is Shays Rebellion such an important event in United States history

It proved that the Articles of Confederation were not working.

It demonstrated how strong the national government was at the time.

It proved the national army was strong

It marked the start of a civil war.

Why is James Madison known as the Father of the Constitution

He was well prepared to lead discussions at the convention

He wrote the first draft of the Constitution.

He knew more about government than anyone else present.

He was the oldest delegate to the Constitutional Convention

Which was the biggest challenge for the delegates at the Constitutional Convention?

how to balance the interests of large and small states

how to respond to the interests of foreign nations

how to address the concerns of farmers and ranchers

how to find agreement between the eastern and western states

Select everything that applies to being a Federalist?

Supported the Constitution & Stronger Government

Had 85 articles written to support ratification of Constitution by the States

Felt the States should have more power in the government

Creating the Constitution

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What were the Articles of Confederation?

The first government adopted by the newly independent United States.

An amendment to the Declaration of Independence.

A sequel to Thomas Paine's Common Sense.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is a preamble?

The end of a document.

A type of amendment.

An introduction or introductory statement in a document.

One of the branches of government.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Ratification mean?

To resist a government using force.

Official approval of an agreement, treaty or constitution.

Disagreement with an idea.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the United States get rid of the Articles of Confederation and replace it with the Constitution?

The Articles of Confederation were too long.

The Articles of Confederation didn't have enough pictures.

The Articles of Confederation had many serious weaknesses.

The Articles of Confederation sounded too British.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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When we talk about the Federal Government, which two other words mean the same thing as "Federal?"

"Central" and "National"

"State" and "Local"

"Democratic" and "Republican"

"Municipal" and "Providential"

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How did the Federalists feel about ratifying (or adopting) the Constitution?

The Federalists were in favor of ratifying the Constitution.

The Federalists were against ratifying the Constitution.

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How did the Anti-Federalists feel about ratifying (or adopting) the Constitution?

The Anti-Federalists were in favor of ratifying the Constitution.

The Anti-Federalists were against ratifying the Constitution.

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What were the Articles of Confederation?

What is a preamble?

What does Ratification mean?

Why did the United States get rid of the Articles of Confederation and replace it with the Constitution?

When we talk about the Federal Government, which two other words mean the same thing as "Federal?"

How did the Federalists feel about ratifying (or adopting) the Constitution?

How did the Anti-Federalists feel about ratifying (or adopting) the Constitution?

The Anti-Federalists were against ratifying the Constitution. Adding which document to the Constitution was the only thing that would change their minds:

To make any changes or updates to the Articles of Confederation, the 13 states needed unanimous consent. This was extremely difficult to do. What does "unanimous consent" mean?

Which event led the Founding Fathers to realize they needed a stronger government than the Articles of Confederation?

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