Creating a Government Review

What was one of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation regarding taxes?

• Could raise taxes easily

• Could not raise taxes

• Could only raise taxes with state approval

• Could raise taxes but not collect them.

What was required for any amendments to the Articles of Confederation?

• Approval by 9 states

• Approval by all 13 states

• Approval by Congress

• Approval by the President

Which of the following were NOT roles of Congress under the Articles of Confederation? Choose all that apply.

• Operate post office

• Establish a common currency

• Draft an army

• Settle disputes among states

What was the main goal of the Constitutional Convention?

• To create a new national government

• To maintain the Articles of Confederation

• To abolish state governments

• To increase state power.

Who were the leaders of the Federalists?

• Patrick Henry and George Mason

• Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay

• Thomas Jefferson and John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin and George Washington

What was the stance of the Federalists on the strength of the national government?

• They wanted a weak national government

• They believed a strong national government was needed

• They wanted no national government

• They were indifferent.

Federalist wanted a:

• Strong Central Government
• Strong State Government

The ​ (a)   wanted a Constitution with a strong central government. The ​ (b)   did not approve of the Constitution, and wanted a weak central government.

• Federalists
• Anti-Federalists

Anti federalists wanted a: 

• Strong Central Government
• Strong State Government

The Constitutional Convention took place in ​ (a)   in the year ​ (b)  

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• New York, New York
• Boston, Massachusetts
• Washington D.C.
• 1787
• 1776
• 1783
• 1763