Articles of Confederation & Congress

What is a constitution?

• A system of courts to interpret and apply laws

• A group of elected officials

• A set of rules outlining what a government can and cannot do

• A powerful executive leader

What did the Articles of Confederation unite the states together in?

• An oppressive alliance

• A strict dictatorship

• A powerful monarchy

• A firm league of friendship

How many states were needed to pass a law under the Articles of Confederation?

• All 13

• 9 out of 13

• 7 out of 13

• 11 out of 13

Why did Daniel Shay and his followers try to overthrow the government?

• Because Congress could not tax its citizens, it was unable to raise an army and take action

• Because they wanted to establish a monarchy

• Because they wanted to create a new constitution

• Because they were unhappy with the trade laws

What was the Virginia Plan?

• A proposal to abolish slavery in Virginia
• A plan to expand the territory of Virginia
• A proposal for a new form of government presented by Virginia delegates during the Constitutional Convention of 1787
• A plan to establish a monarchy in Virginia

Who came up with a plan for a stronger federal government that included the three branches of government?

• John Adams
• Benjamin Franklin
• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

This means two-body legislature with an upper and lower house

(a)  

The lower chamber of Congress is called....

• Senate
• Supreme Court
• House of Representatives
• White House

The upper chamber of Congress is called....

• House of Representatives
• Supreme Court
• White House
• Senate

Members of the House of Representatives were directly elected by...

• the citizens of their respective districts
• the President of the United States
• the Senate
• the Supreme Court