Articles of Confederation and The American Constitution

What is the role of the Executive Branch as stated in the U.S. Constitution?

• A. Makes laws
• B. Interprets laws
• C. Enforces laws
• D. All of the above

What is the role of the Legislative Branch as stated in the U.S. Constitution?

• A. Makes laws
• B. Interprets laws
• C. Enforces laws
• D. All of the above

Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress had the ability to : Create a navy

• True

• False

Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress had the ability to : tax citizens

• True

• False

Under the Articles of Confederation, a president, vice president and secretary were elected to the executive branch.

• True

• False

Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress had the ability to : borrow money

• True

• False

Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress had the ability to : raise an army by asking the states for soldiers

• True

• False

Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress had the ability to : declare war and approve treaties

• True

• False

Agreement on legislative representation, which included a two-house legislature, made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

• Great Compromise

• Virginia Plan

• Three-Fifths Compromise

• New Jersey Plan

Called for a legislature divided into two bodies with proportional representation. Supported by states with larger populations.

• Great Compromise

• Virginia Plan

• Three-Fifths Compromise

• New Jersey Plan