Unit 3 Study Guide

What was a major problem with the Articles of Confederation?

• The government was not able to effectively tax the states, which put the federal government in a weak position

• The government created an army that was too strong and powerful, which made the states uncomfortable

• The government over-taxed the states, which led to another rebellion against the British government

• The government could pass new laws with a majority vote, which made it too easy to change the rules of government

What did Shays’ Rebellion show the leaders of the country?

• Shays’ Rebellion showed that stronger state governments were needed

• Shays’ Rebellion showed that a stronger federal government was needed

• Shays’ Rebellion showed that the Articles of Confederation was working as intended

• Shays’ Rebellion showed that states were successful at taking care of themselves

Based on the text above, which of the following statements would Alexander Hamilton agree with?

• Taxation is necessary so long as the people determine the amount

• Taxation is not necessary and will lead to another violent revolution

• Taxation is not necessary and leads to the decay and ruin of a country

• Taxation is necessary in order to sustain a country and its government

Which element of the United States government is referenced in the text above?

• Separation of powers

• Checks and balances

• Right to personal property

• Bicameral legislature

The ideas from what agreement are referenced in the above excerpt from the Constitution?

• The Great Compromise

• The ⅗ Compromise

• The Connecticut Compromise

• The Federalist Compromise

What impacts did the cost of the Revolutionary War have on the economy of the newly formed nation of the United States?

• The cost of the Revolutionary War caused the new nation to have a large national debt because of loans, inflation, and war bonds.

• The cost of war forced the new nation to seek financial advice and support from Great Britain about how to manage the war debt.

• The cost required the United States to rent out its forts on the western borders to the British army to help pay back debts.

• The cost of war caused the United States to create a collection agency to collect each citizen's share of the war debt.

Which branch of government has the following duties according to Article I Section 8?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Parliamentary

Which branch of government has the following power as stated in Article I Section 8?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Parliamentary

The Supreme Court makes decisions on cases to determine if a law does or does not violate which document?

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Constitution of the United States

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Constitutions of Individual States

What describes the system of government where people are elected to power in order to serve the people who voted for them?

• Representative government

• Monarchical government

• Dictatorial government

• Oligarchical government