A More Perfect Union Test Review QUIZIZZ

Which of the following is the best defines the PURPOSE of a CONSTITUTION?

• to elect government leaders

• to create laws for regions of a country

• a written plan for government structure & protecting citizens' rights

• to set prices for goods & services for a country

The ______________ was the FIRST CONSTITUTION for the United States of America.

• Bill or Rights

• Articles of Confederation

• U.S. Constitution of 1787

• Declaration of Rights

The Articles of Confederation created a WEAK NATIONAL GOVERNMENT

• to make sure the government could pass laws quickly.

• to allow for stronger state governments to control trade with other nations.

• to give the President of the U.S. the power to enforce laws.

• to prevent abuses of power by limiting the authority of the central (national) government.

The Articles of Confederation created a federal government with ________ branch(es).

• ONE

• TWO

• THREE

• FOUR

It was difficult for Congress to fulfill its duties to make laws under the Articles of Confederation because

• every congressional action required executive approval.

• most congressional decisions required the approval of at least nine states.

• Congress did not have the power to declare war.

• Congress could not regulate foreign trade.

According to the Articles of Confederation, how many votes did each state have in Congress?

• ONE

• TWO

• THREE

• FOUR

Match the following Constitutional influence with the correct description:

• FUNDAMENTAL ORDERS OF CONNECTICUT

• set an example that the government must ensure and protect individual liberties for the people

• MAYFLOWER COMPACT

• established representative government

• MAGNA CARTA

• established rule of self-government/ social contract between the government & the people

• ENGLISH BILL OF RIGHTS

• established due process & limited government power

• VIRGINIA HOUSE OF BURGESSES

• established the importance of a constitution

Which of the following is NOT a STRENGTH of the Articles of Confederation?

(pay attention to which ones are strengths for your test)

• lack of an executive branch

• ability to form alliances & sign treaties with foreign nations

• nation government could borrow money from other nations

• allowed the government to coin (make) money & set standards for currency

Which of the following are WEAKNESSES of the Articles of Confederation?

(CHOOSE THREE)

• no authority to collect taxes from the states

• national government could borrow money from other nations

• requirement of unanimous approval from all states to amend (change) the Articles of Confederation

• lack of an executive branch to enforce laws

The LAND POLICY passed by Congress to establish a system settling the NORTHWEST TERRITORY was the ______________________.

• Virginia Plan

• Land Act of 1800

• Land Ordinance of 1785

• Township Act of 1786