8.2.P Constitutional Era

Which of the following is a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• The National Government under the Articles of Confederation lacked the power to tax.

• The National Government lacked the power to raise an army.

• The National Government lacked the power to enforce treaties.

• All of the above

How did the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation contribute to the calling of the Constitutional Convention in 1787?

• They created a strong federal government that had too much power.

• They made it difficult for Congress to raise money and enforce laws.

• They allowed states to easily form alliances with foreign countries.

• They successfully protected individual rights and freedoms.

What is the meeting of state delegates in 1787 in Philadelphia called to revise the Articles of Confederation but created a new government, the US Constitution known as?

• Constitutional Convention

• Continental Congress

• Senate

• House Meeting

What is the plan for representation that was supported by larger states since representation would be based on a state's population?

• Virginia Plan

• New Jersey Plan

• Great Compromise

• Three-Fifths Compromise

What is the plan for representation that was supported by smaller states since representation would be equal for all states?

• Virginia Plan

• New Jersey Plan

• Great Compromise

• Three-Fifths Compromise

Which group argued for a stronger national government, who could be powerful in foreign affairs and establishing better trade relations, and in favor of ratification of the Constitution?

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

• Tory

• Patriot

Which group opposed a stronger national government because the elite would have too much power, and opposed to the ratification of the Constitution?

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

• Tory

• Patriot

Which of the following issues would have been supported by the Federalists?

• States establishing their own trade agreements with other nations.

• A strong national government that would restore economic stability and influence foreign affairs.

• Strong state governments that could defend themselves more effectively.

• A strong national government that would be controlled by a unicameral government.

Why was the Philadelphia Convention called in 1787?

• to fix the problems under the U.S. Constitution

• to fix the problems under the Articles of Confederation

• to fix the problems under the Fundamental Constitution of Carolina

• to fix the problems under the Magna Carta

Why did South Carolinians at the Constitutional Convention not support the Three-Fifths Compromise?

• They feared that South Carolina would be divided into sections.

• They believed that the national government would become too strong.

• They wanted slaves to be counted as full individuals.

• They feared taxes on exports and imports.