Quiz on the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution

What is a Confederation?

• A strong national government

• An alliance or organization with limited authority over its members

• A type of currency

• A military agreement

Why was there a problem with each state having only one vote under the Articles of Confederation?

• It was too expensive

• It was not fair since some states had more people than others

• It made trade easier

• It helped establish a strong army

Who was known as the "Father of the Constitution"?

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

What was one of the weaknesses of the national government under the Articles of Confederation?

• It could easily collect taxes

• It had a strong leader

• It could not establish an army without state approval

• It had a common currency

What role did Benjamin Franklin play at the Constitutional Convention?

• He was the youngest member

• He wrote the Constitution

• He encouraged delegates to listen to different points of view

• He led the army

Who was the President of the Constitutional Convention?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• John Adams

What does the term "We the people" signify in the U.S. Constitution?

• Government power comes from the president

• Government power comes from the people

• Government power comes from the military

• Government power comes from the states

What is the purpose of the Preamble in the U.S. Constitution?

• To list the laws of the country

• To explain the purpose of the U.S. Constitution

• To describe the history of the United States

• To outline the rights of the citizens

Which of the following is NOT a branch of the U.S. government?

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive

• Educational

What type of government is established by the U.S. Constitution?

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Dictatorship