Civics Review!

What is a constitution?

• A collection of historical documents

• A body of fundamental principles or established precedents

• A set of governmental rules only

• A legal agreement between states

What was the Articles of Confederation?

• The second constitution of the United States

• The first constitution of the United States

• A declaration of war

• A peace treaty

What replaced the Articles of Confederation?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Magna Carta

• The US Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

What was the primary purpose of unity under the Articles of Confederation?

• Economic growth

• Defense

• Education

• Healthcare

Under the Articles of Confederation, who held more power?

• The federal government

• The state governments

• The military

• The president

How many branches of government were there under the Articles of Confederation?

• Two

• Three

• One

• Four

Under the Articles of Confederation, how many votes did each state have in Congress?

• A) Votes proportional to population

• B) Two votes per state

• C) One vote per state

• D) Votes based on economic contribution

What was one of the causes of Shays' Rebellion?

• Low taxes on farmers in Massachusetts

• High taxes on farmers in Massachusetts to pay back war debt

• Farmers receiving too much credit

• Decreased attention to federal government needs

What was a significant effect of Shays' Rebellion?

• Decreased federal government power

• Increased local government control

• Violent protest that drew attention to the need for a stronger federal government

• Peaceful protests promoting state rights

What was the primary purpose of the convention called by Congress in Philadelphia in 1787?

• To declare independence from Britain

• To create an entirely new constitution

• To revise the Articles of Confederation

• To elect a new president