Why were the Articles of Confederation structured with a limited central governmment?

The colonists were afraid of tyranny

To centralize power with the national government

To promote equality among the states

To increase efficiency in passing laws

What events in the past influenced the structure of the Articles?

King George was a tyrant and taxed the colonists without representation

American Revolutionary War and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation

The French Revolution and the strengths of the Articles of Confederation

The War of 1812 and the strengths of the Articles of Confederation

Which of the following are state powers under the Articles of Confederation?

Enforce taxes, choose to follow federal laws, regulate trade

Sign treaties with other countries

Which of the following are national powers under the Articles of Confederation?

Wage war, passed Northwest Ordinance, sign treaties with other coutnrie, print money

Establish a national religion, appoint state governors, and create a national court system

Enforce taxes, regulate trade between states

Levy taxes, regulate trade, and establish a national currency

What was the reason for the creation of the Articles of Confederation?

To create a central government that would limited and prevent tyranny

To create a monarchy in the colonies

To establish a system of government for the British colonies

To abolish the government completely

What was Shays' Rebellion?

Farmers could not pay taxes, so they rebelled to prevent creditors from taking their homes

A rebellion in the French colonies that led to the end of indentured servitude

A peaceful negotiation between the colonies and Britain

What was the outcome of Shays' Rebellion?

Led to the Constitutional Convention & showed the Articles were too weak to draft an army to stop the rebellion

It had no impact on the government at the time

It resulted in the strengthening of the Articles of Confederation, which we still have today

It led to the independence of the colonies from Britain

What was the Virginia Plan?

Bicameral Congress, representation based on population; National government is stronger than states

A plan to increase taxes on imported goods

A proposal to establish a monarchy in the United States

A plan to abolish slavery in Virginia

Who supported the Virginia Plan?

The larger states and Federalists

The smaller states and Anti-federalists

How did the Virginia Plan impact our lives today?

We still have a bicameral legislature and strong central government today

It led to the creation of Declaration of Independence

It influenced the design of the current judicial and executive branches

It resulted in the development of the Articles of Confederation

What was the New Jersey Plan?

Unicameral Congress with equal representation among states; strong state governments

A plan for the expansion of the New Jersey Turnpike

A proposal for the development of a new city in New Jersey

A plan for how slaves would be counted in the population

Who supported the New Jersey plan?

Smaller states and Anti-federalists

How did the New Jersey Plan impact our lives today?

Led to the creation of the Senate in Congress, with equal representation among the states

It resulted in the establishment of the House of Representatives in the United States Congress.

It led to the creation of the Declaration of Independence.

It caused the formation of the Supreme Court in the United States.

What was the Three-Fifths Compromise?

Counted slaves as 3/5ths of a person in the population

A compromise to establish the three branches of government

A trade agreement between the Northern and Southern states

A treaty signed between the United States and Great Britain

Who supported the Three-Fifths compromise?

Southern states wanted slaves to count as a full person in the population

Smaller states and Anti-federalists

How did the Three-Fifths Compromise impact our lives today?

It was eventually repealed by the 13th amendment

It had no impact on racial inequality

It resulted in equal rights for all races

It led to the abolition of slavery

What was the Connecticut Plan (Great Compromise)?

Bicameral legislature with representation based on population in the House of Representatives and equal representation in the Senate

Tricameral legislature with representation based on population in all three houses

Bicameral legislature with equal representation in both houses

Unicameral legislature with representation based on population in both houses

Who supported the Connecticut Plan (Great Compromise)?

Delegates from only small states

Delegates from only large states

Delegates from the British government

How did the Connecticut Plan (Great Compromise) impact our lives today?

This is how our current government is structured under the Constitution

It had no impact on our lives today

It led to the abolishment of the United States Congress

It resulted in the establishment of a monarchy in the United States

What were the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

Congress only had one chamber of Congress and could not force states to follow foreign policies

Abundance of power to tax, excessive regulation of trade, and an overly strong central government

The Articles were not weak at all, and they provided the U.S. with an effective government

Excessive power to tax, overregulation of trade, and a too strong central government

Why did the framers feel they needed to restructure the government after the Articles of Confederation?

The Articles were too weak, states had too much power, country was not united

The Articles created an effective government for the United States

The framers were satisfied with the government structure

The Articles provided too much power to the central government

How do these changes to the Articles of Confederation and Constitution impact our government today?

We have a stronger central government that has an executive and judicial branch, a bicameral legislature, and the states act as a united nation

By causing no impact on our government today.

By changing the Constitution to make it more like the Articles of Confederation

By determining the outcome of the French and Indian War and American Revolution

What was the main economic challenge colonists faced after winning the American Revolution?

Had to create a new system to pay off debts

What problems were caused due to lack of a judical branch in the U.S?

No way to interpret laws or courts to hold people accountable if they broke the law.

Increased efficiency in law enforcement.

Uniform laws across all states were established.

Judicial decisions were made by the executive branch.

Under the Articles of Confederation, why would it be difficult for Congress to declare war?

Congress had limited power to raise funds and did not have an army. They had to ask states for soldiers and money

A simple majority of states was sufficient to declare war.

Congress had unlimited power to raise funds for war.

Congress could declare war without any state approval.

What did the delegates believe needed to happen to make the government more effective?

A stronger central government was needed.

A weaker central government was needed.

The government should be more decentralized.

More power should be given to individual states.

Why was the commerce clause created?

To regulate trade with foreign nations, within states and with Native Americans

To promote international trade agreements.

To establish a national currency.

To regulate local businesses only.

What three debates were revised through compromises in the Constitution during the Constitutional Convention? How does it affect the government today?

The Great Compromise, the Three-Fifths Compromise, and the Electoral College

The Missouri Compromise, the Compromise of 1850, and the Kansas-Nebraska Act.

The New Jersey Plan, the Virginia Plan, and the Articles of Confederation.

The Bill of Rights, the Federalist Papers, and the Electoral College Compromise.

How does the Great Compromise impact our government today?

The Great Compromise impacts our government today by creating a bicameral legislature that balances representation between states of different sizes.

It created a system where only large states have voting power.

It eliminated the need for a federal government altogether.

It established a unicameral legislature with equal representation for all states.

How does the Electoral College impact our government today?

The Electoral College shapes presidential campaigns and can lead to outcomes where the popular vote winner does not become president.

The Electoral College directly elects members of the Senate and House of Representatives.

The Electoral College ensures that every state has equal representation in Congress.

The Electoral College eliminates the need for political parties in presidential elections.

What were the differences between the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution?

The Articles of Confederation had a weak central government and required unanimous consent for amendments, while the Constitution established a stronger federal government with checks and balances and allowed amendments by a two-thirds majority.

The Articles of Confederation had a system of checks and balances like the Constitution.

The Constitution required unanimous consent for amendments, similar to the Articles of Confederation.

The Articles of Confederation allowed for a strong central government with a single executive.

What is the main responsibility of the Electoral College?

To formally elect the President and Vice President of the United States.

To oversee the voting process in each state.

To create new laws regarding elections.

To manage the budget for presidential campaigns.

What were the powers of the National Government under the Articles of Confederation?

The National Government could conduct foreign affairs, make treaties, declare war, and maintain armed forces.

The National Government could establish a national currency.

The National Government could impose taxes on citizens.

The National Government could regulate interstate commerce.

What were the powers of the state governments under the Articles of Confederation?

State governments had the power to regulate commerce, levy taxes, establish courts, maintain militias, create laws, and manage local affairs.

State governments had the power to print their own currency.

State governments could declare war without approval.

State governments were responsible for foreign diplomacy.

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