U.S. Constitution and Government

What was the purpose of the Articles of Confederation?

• To establish a strong central government

• To give most powers to the federal government

• To unite the 13 States of America

• To create a federal military

Which of the following was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• No executive branch

• No judicial branch

• No power to tax

• All of the above

What replaced the Articles of Confederation?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Constitution

• The Northwest Ordinance

• The Declaration of Independence

What did the Federalists argue for during the ratification debates at the Constitutional Convention?

• A strong central government

• Decentralized governmental structure

• Equal representation in government

• Taxation for states only

What did the Anti-Federalists oppose in the Constitution?

• A strong central government

• Population-based representation in government

• Federal taxation

• All of the above

What was the purpose of the Constitutional Convention in 1787?

• To draft the Articles of Confederation

• To establish a new plan of government

• To create the Bill of Rights

• To declare independence from Britain

What is the U.S. Constitution?

• The first constitution of the United States

• A document that replaced the Articles of Confederation

• A plan for gaining statehood

• A system of checks and balances

What is an amendment?

• A change in the Constitution or law

• A branch of government

• A system of checks and balances

• A power granted to the states

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• To establish the structure of the three branches of government

• To protect the rights and freedoms of citizens

• To create a federal military

• To regulate trade between states

Which branch of government carries out the laws and controls the military?

• Executive branch

• Legislative branch

• Judicial branch

• Federalism