Chapter 6 Quiz

What were the problems with the Articles of Confederation?

• Strong central power, ability to regulate trade and taxes, and a stable national currency

• Lack of state power, inability to control trade and taxes, and no local currency

• Too much central power, excessive regulation of trade and taxes, and multiple national currencies

• Lack of central power, inability to regulate trade and taxes, and no national currency

What was the significance of Shays' Rebellion?

• It led to the strengthening of the Articles of Confederation

• It had no impact on the development of the United States

• It resulted in the expansion of the power of the state governments

• It highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and led to the calling of the Constitutional Convention.

What was the Northwest Territory and why was it important?

• A small town in the southern United States

• A body of water in the Pacific Ocean

• A region in the United States that opened up new land for settlement and allowed for the expansion of the United States.

• A region in Europe that had no significance

Explain the concept of inflation and its impact on the economy.

• Inflation is the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is falling, and subsequently, the purchasing power of currency is rising. It impacts the economy by increasing the value of money and reducing the cost of living.

• Inflation has no impact on the economy and is just a natural fluctuation in prices.

• Inflation only affects the stock market and has no impact on consumer spending or the cost of living.

• Inflation is the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, and subsequently, the purchasing power of currency is falling. It impacts the economy by reducing the value of money, increasing the cost of living, and affecting consumer and business spending.

Define the term 'delegate' in the context of government.

• A type of flower

• A person chosen or elected to represent others

• A type of car

• A type of dessert

Why was the constitution necessary and what did it aim to achieve?

• To abolish the government and remove all rights of the citizens

• To create chaos and disrupt the government

• To establish the framework for the government and protect the rights of the citizens

• To establish a monarchy and limit the rights of the citizens

What is meant by the term 'compromise' in the context of government?

• Declaring war on other countries

• Refusing to negotiate with other political parties

• Ignoring the needs and concerns of the citizens

• Reaching an agreement through mutual concessions

Explain the purpose of the preamble in the constitution.

• To provide a list of all the laws in the constitution

• To describe the history of the country

• To outline the duties of the president

• To outline the goals and purposes of the constitution

Describe the concept of separation of powers in the government.

• Combining all governmental responsibilities into one branch

• Having no distinct branches in the government

• Division of governmental responsibilities into distinct branches

• Allowing one person to hold all governmental power

How do checks and balances work in the government?

• The government branches work independently without any oversight

• The government branches always agree and never challenge each other

• Each branch of the government has the ability to limit the power of the other branches

• The government branches have no power to limit each other