Topic 4 Exam

What was the main purpose of the Articles of Confederation?

• To establish a monarchy in the United States

• To create a strong central government

• To serve as the first constitution of the United States

• To declare independence from Britain

Under the Articles of Confederation, how many states had to agree to pass a law?

• 5

• 9

• 13

• 10

What was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• It allowed states too much power

• It created a strong military

• It had a strong central government

• It promoted international trade

What event showed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

• The Revolutionary War

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Louisiana Purchase

• Shays' Rebellion

What was Shay's Rebellion?

• A protest against British taxes

• A revolt against the Massachusetts state government

• A movement to support the U.S. Constitution

• A war between the United States and France

Who was the leader of Shay's Rebellion?

• Daniel Shays

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

What is the main purpose of the U.S. Constitution?

• To declare independence from England

• To outline the history of the U.S.

• To create alliances with other countries

• To establish the laws and government of the United States

How many branches of government are established by the U.S. Constitution?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is the introduction to the Constitution called?

• The Declaration

• The Preamble

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles

Which amendment in the Bill of Rights guarantees freedom of speech?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Third Amendment

• Fourth Amendment