What was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation regarding central authority?

• Congress had the power to tax and enforce laws.

• Congress relied on states for funding and enforcement.

• Congress could regulate interstate commerce.

• Congress had a strong national currency.

What event highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and prompted calls for a stronger national government?

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Great Compromise

• Shays’ Rebellion

• The Three-Fifths Compromise

What was the purpose of the Great Compromise during the Constitutional Convention?

• To create a unicameral legislature

• To count enslaved individuals as full persons for representation

• To resolve disputes between large and small states

• To prohibit taxes on exports

Who were the Federalists, and what did they advocate for during the ratification debates?

• They were led by Patrick Henry and demanded a Bill of Rights.

• They were led by Alexander Hamilton and James Madison, advocating for a strong central government.

• They opposed the Constitution and wanted more state power.

• They supported the Articles of Confederation.

What did the Three-Fifths Compromise address during the Constitutional Convention?

• The creation of a bicameral legislature

• The regulation of interstate commerce

• The counting of enslaved individuals for taxation and representation

• The prohibition of taxes on exports

What was the primary purpose of adding the Bill of Rights in 1791?

• To expand the powers of the federal government

• To address Anti-Federalist concerns and protect individual freedoms

• To establish the Supreme Court

• To create a national bank

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws and controlling funding?

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Federal Branch

What is the main role of the Executive Branch?

• To interpret laws and resolve disputes

• To make laws and control funding

• To enforce laws and conduct diplomacy

• To regulate trade and coin money

What does the Tenth Amendment address?

• Powers reserved for the states

• Freedom of speech

• The right to bear arms

• The abolition of slavery

Which act increased national influence over education policy?

• The USA PATRIOT Act

• The Voting Rights Act

• The No Child Left Behind Act

• The Civil Rights Act