C.1.7.1 Review

Which branch of government did the Articles of Confederation establish?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• All three branches

Which event highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

• Boston Tea Party

• Shays' Rebellion

• Declaration of Independence

• Great Compromise

What was the purpose of the Three-Fifths Compromise?

• To determine representation for small states

• To count enslaved people for taxation and representation

• To separate church and state

• To grant voting rights to all citizens

Which document influenced the idea of limiting the power of government?

• The Federalist Papers

• The Magna Carta

• The Great Compromise

• The Articles of Confederation

What principle divides the U.S. government into three branches?

• Republicanism

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

• Popular Sovereignty

What was one argument made by the Anti-Federalists?

• The Constitution created too strong of a central government.

• The Constitution did not provide for a President.

• The Constitution would eliminate the legislative branch.

• The Constitution protected states' rights too much.

What was a major weakness of the national government under the Articles of Confederation?

• It could tax people

• It could regulate trade

• It was very strong

• It was very weak

What does the Separation of Powers involve?

• Dividing the government into two branches

• Dividing the government into three branches

• Combining all government powers into one branch

• Eliminating the executive branch

What did the Anti-Federalists want to protect citizens' freedoms?

• A strong central government

• A Bill of Rights

• A monarchy

• A new constitution

What does the Fourth Amendment protect against?

• Freedom of speech

• Unreasonable searches and seizures

• Right to bear arms

• Cruel and unusual punishment