Gov - The Articles of Confederation to the Bill of Rights

What was the primary purpose of the Articles of Confederation?

• To establish a strong central government

• To create a loose alliance of independent states

• To draft the U.S. Constitution

• To declare independence from Britain

Which of the following was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• The Federal government couldn't collect taxes

• It created a strong executive branch

• It established a national judiciary

• It provided for a strong military

Where and when did the Constitutional Convention take place?

• New York, 1785

• Philadelphia, 1787

• Boston, 1786

• Washington D.C., 1788

Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution"?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Benjamin Franklin

What was the Great Compromise?

• An compromise on how slaves would be counted

• A plan to divide power between the states and the federal government

• A compromise between large and small states on legislative representation

• A treaty with Native American tribes

What is the main purpose of the U.S. Constitution?

• To declare independence from Britain

• To establish the framework of the federal government

• To create state governments

• To outline the rights of citizens

How many articles are there in the U.S. Constitution?

• 5

• 7

• 10

• 12

Which branch of government is established by Article I of the Constitution?

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• State Governments

What does the system of checks and balances ensure?

• That the President has absolute power

• That no single branch of government becomes too powerful

• That states have more power than the federal government

• That the military controls the government

Which amendment is part of the Bill of Rights?

• 13th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 9th Amendment

• 23rd Amendment