Origins of the Constitution

The Articles of Confederation created what for the new United States?

• A strong central and federal government

• A loose confederation of states with a weak central government

• A monarchy with some representative rules

• A chaotic government with no rules

What was the requirement for enacting national law under the Articles of Confederation?

• Unanimous consent of all thirteen states

• Majority vote in Congress

• Approval by the President

• Two-thirds majority in Congress

Was there a national court system or national currency under the Articles of Confederation?

• Yes, there was a national court system and national currency.

• No, there was neither a national court system nor national currency.

• Yes, there was a national court system but no national currency.

• No, there was a national currency but no national court system.

What was a major problem highlighted by Shays Rebellion?

• Lack of a strong central government allowed a protest to almost overthrow the government

• Shay wanted to return the US to a form of Monarchy

• Poor military organization led to the overthrow of America

• Inadequate state laws allowed the federal government to take over

In 1787, the founding fathers met to decide how the new American government should be. What was this meeting called?

• Constitutional Convention

• Federal Assembly

• National Congress

• State Gathering

The ​ (a)   created a 3-branch system, and a legislative with 2 houses. The ​​ (b)   limited federal power and kept a 1 house legislative, with one vote per state.

• Virginia Plan
• New Jersey Plan
• California Plan
• Great Compromise
• Washington Plan

What concept influenced by Montesquieu can be seen in the Constitution?

• Separation of Powers

• Divine Right of Kings

• Feudal System

• Absolute Monarchy

Match the branches of government to their main roles

• Judging or interpreting the law

• Legislative

• Leading the country, enforcing the rules

• Executive

• Creating and Passing Laws

• Judicial

What did the Anti-Federalists believe should be the source of political power?

• The federal government

• The individual states

• The military

• The judiciary

What did the Federalists believe should be the source of political power?

• The federal government

• The individual states

• The military

• The judiciary