Semester 1 - Preassessment for Semester Exam

The Articles of Confederation was important because it –

• created a means for establishing the executive branch

• provided every citizen in America the right to vote

• enabled each of the 13 states to make separate treaties with foreign nations

• was the first form of government for America

Under the Articles of Confederation, who had the most power?

• The President

• The Federal Government

• The States

What kind of national (central) government did the Articles of Confederation create?

• Weak
• Powerful
• Non-existent
• Confusing

Under the Articles of Confederation, how many votes did each state get when voting on a new law?

• Zero
• One
• Two 
• Three

Which is a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• Congress couldn't collect taxes
• Weak central government
• Provided for no common currency
• All of the these

To pass or approve

• Ratify

• Compromise

• Great Compromise

• Constitution

The ___________ are for the ratification (approval) of the U.S Constitution.

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

• Whiggs

• Representatives

The ___________ are NOT for the ratification (approval) of the U.S Constitution.

• Anti-Federalists.

• Federalists.

• Whiggs.

• Supreme Court Justices.

Anti-Federalists were in favor of:

• States Rights and the protection of individual rights.

• A strong Central Government.

• A Monarchy (King & Queen) to rule over the country.

• a powerful National Government

The Federalist Papers _________ a stronger central government.

• Criticized

• Negated

• Replaced

• Supported