Quiz on the Articles of Confederation and the U.S. Constitution

Quiz on the Articles of Confederation and the U.S. Constitution

9th Grade

28 Qs

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Quiz on the Articles of Confederation and the U.S. Constitution

Quiz on the Articles of Confederation and the U.S. Constitution

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major weaknesses of the Articles of the Confederation?

A strong central government

Lack of power to tax

Efficient trade regulation

Unified national currency

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What branches existed under the AOC?

Legislative branch with one house

Executive and Legislative branches with two houses

Judicial branch with no houses

Legislative and Judicial branches with three houses

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How was Daniel Shay’s rebellion an important event that led to the writing of the U.S. Constitution?

It highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.

It demonstrated the need for a stronger federal government.

It showed the inability of the government to maintain order.

All of the above.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The U.S. Constitution addressed the weaknesses of the AOC by establishing which of the following?

A strong federal government with the power to tax

A unicameral legislature

A system of state sovereignty

A confederation of independent states

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The legislative branch can check another branch.

By vetoing executive orders

By impeaching officials

By declaring laws unconstitutional

By appointing judges

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The executive branch can check another branch in which of the following ways?

Vetoing legislation

Appointing judges

Declaring laws unconstitutional

Impeaching officials

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The judicial branch can check another branch.

By declaring laws unconstitutional

By interpreting the meaning of laws

By vetoing legislation

By appointing judges

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