Which of the following is NOT a STRENGTH of the Articles of Confederation? (pay attention to which ones are strengths for your test)

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

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

lack of an executive branch to enforce laws

national government could borrow money from other nations

Choose THREE of the following statements that were provisions of the NORTHWEST ORDINANCE of 1787. (CHOOSE 3)

set up a government for the Northwest Territory

It prohibited (banned) slavery in the territories

guaranteed that new states would have the same rights as the original states

restricted voting rights to landowners only

allowed territories to negotiate treaties with foreign countries

Which of the following conditions did a U.S. territory have to meet in order to apply for statehood?

have a population of 60,000 free settlers

prohibit slavery in the new territories

have a territorial governor appointed by the president

allow territories to negotiate treaties with foreign nations

The condition of the economic system of the United States directly after the Revolutionary War was

in ruins because of decreasing currency values and high war debtf.

in ruins since the U.S. Constitution provided no way for the country to raise money.

weak, but the Tariff of 1789 raised enough funds for survival.

strong because other countries had helped pay for the war.

DUE PROCESS protects individual rights under the U.S. Constitution because it

ensures that all people accused of a crime have the right to a fair and legal trial.

allows the president to make decisions without interference from Congress.

limits the powers of state governments to create their own laws.

gives citizens the right to directly elect members of the Supreme Court.

Select the TWO main features of the VIRGINIA PLAN presented at the Constitutional Convention of 1787. (CHOOSE 2)

bicameral (two house) legislature with seats in both houses based on population

strong national government with three branches

unicameral (one house) legislature

equal representation for each state

Choose TWO of the following that represent the key (main) features of the NEW JERSEY PLAN presented at the Constitutional Convention of 1787. (CHOOSE 2)

unicameral (one house) legislature with equal representation for each state

strong national government with three branches

legislature would have the power to regulate trade

bicameral (two house) legislature with seats in both houses based on population

Why did the framers of the Constitution create a congressional structure with 1. an equal number of seats for all states (in the Senate), and 2. the number of seats based on state population (in the House of Representatives)?

to reach a compromise between large and small states

to follow the plan outlined in the Articles of Confederation

to reach a compromise between slave states and non-slave states

to implement the outcome of a popular vote

The Southern delegates to the Constitutional Convention were willing to accept the Three-Fifths Compromise because it

increased the political influence of the South (by giving them more representatives in Congress).

allowed the South to expand its industrial output.

decreased the federal tax on property in the South.

allowed enslaved Africans in the South to become citizens.

Which of the following statements is in FAVOR (FOR) of ratifying (approving) the Constitution?

a strong central government will provide order & stability

we have just left the control of one tyrant, let us avoid an American tyrant

we were led into a war by a minority who desired independence

the strength of our union lies in the independence of our states

The authors of The Federalists Papers would most likely have agreed with which of the following?

Having a stronger central government will make the country more stable and prosperous.

A bill of rights should be included in the Constitution before it is ratified.

Universal suffrage should be constitutionally guaranteed.

The Three-Fifths Compromise will result in fair and equal representation.

Which of the following statements would an Anti-Federalist have made in the debate over the Constitution?

A strong central government will infringe on the rights of individuals and states.

The current system under the Articles of Confederation lacks the power to tax states.

Without a stronger executive, the nation is vulnerable to foreign threats.

The existing government is unable to regulate commerce between states effectively.

How did SHAYS' REBELLION highlight the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation? (Pay attention!!! You may see something like this as a short answer question.)

It showed that the central government was too weak to put down a domestic rebellion because it did not have the power to tax or draft an army.

It showed that the U.S. government could handle a domestic rebellion because Washington sent federal troops in to handle the rebellion.

It showed that the national government could not form alliances with the Indians who helped Shays' Rebellion.

I showed that the state governments needed more power to fight against foreign enemies.

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30 sec • 1 pt

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

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

ONE

TWO

THREE

FOUR

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

ONE

TWO

THREE

FOUR

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Match the following Constitutional influence with the correct description:

MAGNA CARTA

established the importance of a constitution

MAYFLOWER COMPACT

established due process & limited government power

VIRGINIA HOUSE OF BURGESSES

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

FUNDAMENTAL ORDERS OF CONNECTICUT

established representative government

ENGLISH BILL OF RIGHTS

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

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

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A More Perfect Union Test Review QUIZIZZ

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

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

The Articles of Confederation created a WEAK NATIONAL GOVERNMENT

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

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

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

Match the following Constitutional influence with the correct description:

Which of the following is NOT a STRENGTH of the Articles of Confederation?(pay attention to which ones are strengths for your test)

Which of the following are WEAKNESSES of the Articles of Confederation? (CHOOSE THREE)

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

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