Exploring the US Constitution's Reforms to the Articles of Confederation

What was the main purpose of creating the U.S. Constitution?

• To establish a monarchy

• To create a stronger form of government

• To create a weaker form of government

• To maintain the Articles of Confederation

Under the Articles of Confederation, why couldn't the national government repay debt?

• They refused to pay

• They had no way of collecting money

• They were not allowed to borrow money

• They had too much money

How did the U.S. Constitution address the issue of the national government not being able to repay debt?

• By allowing states to print their own money

• By giving Congress the power to levy and collect taxes

• By borrowing money from other countries

• By abolishing all debts

What was a major economic problem under the Articles of Confederation?

• Excessive taxation

• Too much central authority

• A weak economy

• A strong economy

How did the U.S. Constitution fix the lack of central authority under the Articles of Confederation?

• By giving all power to the states

• By dissolving the legislative branch

• By establishing the executive branch led by a president

• By creating a monarchy

What was the role of the president under the Articles of Confederation?

• A powerful central authority

• A part of the legislative branch with limited power

• A judicial figure

• A military leader

How did the U.S. Constitution address disputes between states?

• By giving Congress the power to regulate commerce among the states

• By allowing states to resolve their own disputes

• By creating a separate court for state disputes

• By ignoring the disputes

What power was given to Congress to help resolve disputes between states?

• The power to regulate trade between states

• The power to print money

• The power to regulate commerce with foreign nations

• The power to declare war

What issue did the continued British military presence on American soil pose?

• It helped maintain peace

• It was beneficial for trade

• It was ignored by the U.S. government

• It was a threat to American sovereignty

How did the U.S. Constitution enable the government to address the British military presence?

• By allowing states to raise their own armies

• By ignoring the issue

• By giving Congress the power to raise a military

• By negotiating with Britain