AP Gov 1st Hour Topics 1.3-1.5

What did the Anti-Federalists believe regarding the U.S. Constitution?

• It was too weak and needed more power.

• It established a central government that was too strong.

• It was perfect and did not need any changes.

• It should be replaced entirely.

What was one of the main concerns of the Anti-Federalists regarding the Constitution?

• That the federal government would be too weak.

• That the federal government would tax citizens too heavily.

• That states would have too much power.

• That the Constitution did not include a Bill of Rights.

What addition did the Anti-Federalists successfully advocate for in the Constitution?

• A stronger central government.

• The elimination of Congress's power to tax.

• The Bill of Rights.

• More power for the Supreme Court.

What was the argument some scholars believe for the absence of a Bill of Rights originally?

• The delegates were exhausted and wanted to go home.

• The Constitution already protected individual rights.

• The public did not want a Bill of Rights.

• All states had their own bills of rights.

What was the main argument of Federalist No. 10?

• A small republic is better for individual liberties.

• A large republic is the best way to control factions.

• States should have more power than the federal government.

• The Constitution should include a Bill of Rights.

What was the primary issue with the Articles of Confederation?

• It created a strong central government.

• It established a federal government that was too weak.

• It was universally praised by historians.

• It allowed for a direct tax on citizens.

Which of the following powers did Congress have under the Articles of Confederation?

• The power to tax states directly.

• The power to declare war.

• The power to regulate interstate commerce.

• The power to create an executive branch.

What was a significant consequence of Shays' Rebellion?

• It strengthened the Articles of Confederation.

• It led to a call for a stronger central government.

• It resulted in the immediate creation of a new constitution.

• It was supported by all states involved.

Under the Articles of Confederation, how many votes did each state have in Congress, regardless of population size?

• Two votes

• One vote

• Three votes

• Five votes

The Articles of Confederation allowed states to retain which of the following powers?

• The ability to declare war.

• The ability to coin their own money.

• The ability to create a federal army.

• The ability to enforce federal laws.