Creating a Republic

Following the Revolutionary War, the United States developed its first form of government. What was this system called?

• Declaration of Independence
• Constitution
• Emancipation Proclamation
• Articles of Confederation

The Articles of Confederation created a weak central government. Why did Americans see this as a benefit?

• To increase the power of the central government
• To establish a monarchy
• To promote foreign intervention
• To prevent the possibility of an abusive government

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

• Limited States' rights

• Too much power granted to the central government and strict enforcement of laws

• No power to collect taxes or enforce laws

• Ability to enforce laws and but not raise a national army

How did Shay's Rebellion convince states the nation needed a stronger central government?

• It showed the strength of the Articles of Confederation and encouraged continuance.

• It demonstrated the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation such as not being able to raise a national army.

• It had no impact on the perception of the central government.
• It proved that the states were better off without a central government and should continue to retain power.

Which compromise did delegates reach regarding representation in a bicameral (two house) legislature?

• Each state would be given 2 senators and house of representatives would be based on population

  (The Great Compromise)

• Each state will be given representation in Congress based on population size

  (The Virginia Plan)

• Each state will count every 5 slaves as 3 people in their population

  (The 3/5ths Compromise)

• Each state will be granted equal representation in Congress

  (The New Jersey Plan)

Why did some states require the inclusion of a Bill of Rights to ratify the new Constitution?

• To limit the rights of individuals
• To protect individual rights and limit the power of the federal government

• To make the Constitution longer and more complicated
• To increase the power of the federal government

Which core concept found in the Magna Carta & English Bill of Rights influenced the framework of the U.S. Constitution?

• Limited government

• Confederation

• Absence of individual rights

• Centralized power in the federal government

What did the French philosopher Montesquieu recommend to keep a person or government from gaining too much power?

• Articles of Confederation

• Separation of powers

• Dictatorship
• Individual liberties

Which option below most accurately defines the concept of Checks & Balances?

• A system that allows each branch to check, or limit, the power of the other branches

• A system where the branches of government work together without any oversight

Which response describes Anti-federalists views toward the ratification (approval) of the new Constitution?

• Were indifferent towards the ratification
• Argued in support of a strong national goverment

• Supported the ratification of the constitution

• Opposed the constitution unless it included a bill of rights