Chapter 2: The Constitutional Convention and the First President

The Articles of Confederation formed a ​ ​ (a)   government.

• weak
• strong

The colonists wanted to ​ (a)   a government with a strong, tyrannical leader.

• avoid
• create

This new government was ​ (a)   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.

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.

Which term describes this government structure?

• 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

Which term best describes this form of government?

In the United States:

*citizens vote to elect representatives and leaders of the government

*representatives and leaders of the government act on behalf of the citizens.

• federal

• republic

• monarchy

• independent

Why did President George Washington create Cabinet-member positions?

• to write the Constitution

• to create a Bill of Rights

• to help him run the country

• to replace the legislative branch

George Washington was ​ (a)   to be president of the United States.

• reluctant
• excited
• sad

George Washington served for ​ (a)   terms.

• one
• two
• four