U.S. Constitution and Early Government

What was the first governing document in the United States called?

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Federalist Papers

• The Constitution

How long did the Articles of Confederation last?

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 20 years

• 15 years

What was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• It could not collect taxes

• It could not declare war

• It was too democratic

• It had a strong president

What rebellion showed the weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• Stono Rebellion

• Whiskey Rebellion

• Shays' Rebellion

• Bacon's Rebellion

Who was a fan of Shays' Rebellion?

• John Adams

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

What did the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 outlaw?

• Slavery in new states

• Taxation without representation

• The Articles of Confederation

• British goods

What was the main goal of the Constitutional Convention?

• To start a new government

• To write the Declaration of Independence

• To declare independence

• To revise the Articles of Confederation

What compromise solved the issue of representation in Congress?

• The Virginia Plan

• The New Jersey Plan

• The 3/5ths Compromise

• The Great Compromise

What does the Constitution use to protect against tyranny?

• A strong military

• Separation of powers and federalism

• A monarchy

• Direct democracy

Who were the authors of the Federalist Papers?

• Paine, Hancock, and Rush

• Madison, Hamilton, and Jay

• Washington, Henry, and Morris

• Jefferson, Adams, and Franklin