SS.7.CG.1.7 & SS.7.CG.1.10 Unit Test: Foundations of the Constitution (Articles of Confederation and Federalists v. Anti

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Which event prompted the call for a stronger national government and eventually led to the drafting of the U.S. Constitution?

• A) The Boston Tea Party
• B) The signing of the Declaration of Independence
• C) Shays' Rebellion
• D) The Boston Massacre

What major power did the national government lack under the Articles of Confederation?

• A) The power to declare war
• B) The power to tax
• C) The power to exchange ambassadors
• D) The power to make treaties

Under the Articles of Confederation, who had the primary power to govern and make decisions?

• A) State governments
• B) Federal government
• C) Congress
• D) President

Which branch of government was created from the Articles of Confederation?

• A) Executive (The President)
• B) Legislative (Congress)
• C) Judicial (Supreme Court)
• D) All branches were present

What was the first constitution of the United States, adopted in 1777?

• A) The Declaration of Independence
• B) The Bill of Rights
• C) The U.S. Constitution
• D) The Articles of Confederation

What was the primary concern of the Anti-Federalists during the ratification of the U.S. Constitution?

• A) They believed in a strong federal government
• B) They wanted to abolish state governments
• C) They were worried about the lack of a Bill of Rights
• D) They supported the Constitution without reservations

Read the statment below: "The Constitution provides the strong and stable framework our young nation needs to ensure national unity, protect individual rights, and promote economic prosperity." Federalist or Anti-Federealist?

• Federalist
• Anti-Federalist