Social Studies MP1 Chpt. 2

The Articles of Confederation formed a _________ government.

• strong

• weak

Why?: The colonists wanted to _________ a government with a strong tyrannical government.

• avoid

• create

Result: 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 defines this 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 describes this concept?

• democracy

• federal system

• checks and balances

• separation of powers

The Debate Over the Constitution: What did the Federalists want?

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

• a Bill of Rights and a more limited national government

• feared repeating the mistakes of the Articles of Confederation

• a stronger national government

The Debate Over the Constitution: Why did the Federalists want it?

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

• a Bill of Rights and a more limited national government

• feared repeating the mistakes of the Articles of Confederation

• a stronger national government

The Debate Over the Constitution: What did the Anti-Federalists want?

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

• a Bill of Rights and a more limited national government

• feared repeating the mistakes of the Articles of Confederation

• a stronger national government

The Debate Over the Constitution: Why did the Anti-Federalists want it?

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

• a Bill of Rights and a more limited national government

• feared repeating the mistakes of the Articles of Confederation

• a stronger national government