Articles of Confederation vs. The Constitution

When were the Articles of Confederation adopted?

• November 15, 1777

• September 17, 1787

• May 1787

• 1786

What was the main weakness of the government established by the Articles of Confederation?

• Lack of power to control foreign policy

• Lack of power to tax

• Lack of military power

• All of the above

Who led the rebellion in western Massachusetts due to high taxes and wartime debt?

• Daniel Shay

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

When did the Constitutional Convention meet in Philadelphia?

• November 15, 1777

• September 17, 1787

• May 1787

• 1786

What were the three branches of government created by the Constitution?

• Executive, Legislative, Judicial

• Executive, Legislative, Military

• Judicial, Military, Legislative

• Executive, Judicial, Military

What was the legislative body under the Articles of Confederation?

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• State legislatures

• None of the above

How were members of Congress chosen under the Articles of Confederation?

• Popular vote

• Appointed by state legislatures

• Elected by the House of Representatives

• None of the above

What power did the Constitution grant to the federal government over money and taxes?

• Control of interstate commerce

• Ability to create coined money

• Power to tax individuals

• All of the above

What was the main difference in terms of power between the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution?

• Articles gave more power to the states

• Constitution gave more power to the federal government

• Both had equal power

• None of the above

What was the purpose of creating the Constitution as a living document?

• To meet the needs of a growing and changed nation

• To establish a strong central government

• To limit the power of the federal government

• To ensure equal representation for all states