Social Studies MP 1 Test 2 (Chapter 2)

The Articles of Confederation formed a ________ government.

• strong

• weak

The colonists wanted to _______ a government with a strong, tyrannical leader.

• avoid

• create

This new government was _________ for running the new country.

• effective

• ineffective

What was the impact of Shay's Rebellion?

• It made American leaders realize that the states needed to be more powerful.

• It made American leaders realize that the states needed their own currencies.

• It made American leaders realize that the United States needed a confederation.

• It made American leaders realize the United States needed a stronger national government.

Which term describes the government structure?

"The U.S. Constitution gives certain powers to the federal government. Any powers not reserved for the federal government are given to the states. Some powers are shared powers."

• democracy

• federal system

• monarchy

• republic

Each branch of the U.S. federal government has its own distinct responsibilities. Which term best descrbies this concept?

• democracy

• federal system

• checks and balances

• separation of powers

What did the Federalists want?

• a Bill of Rights and a more limited national government

• a stronger national government

What did the Anti-Federalists want?

• a Bill of Rights and a more limited national government

• a stronger national government

Why did the Federalists want a stronger national government?

• They feared having the same problem they had with the British government

• The feared repeating the mistakes of the Articles of Confederation

Why did the Anti-Federalists want a bill of rights and a more limited government?

• They feared having the same problem they had with the British government

• The feared repeating the mistakes of the Articles of Confederation