Gov't L2+L4 Quiz

Why did Americans want a weak central government after independence?

• A. They believed states were incapable of governing themselves.
• B. They feared too much power in one place.
• C. They wanted the national government to control all trade.
• D. They thought a strong central government would be more democratic.

What were the Articles of Confederation designed to do?

• A. Create a strong central government with control over the states.
• B. Establish a "firm league of friendship" where states governed themselves.
• C. Eliminate the need for Congress entirely.
• D. Allow Congress to regulate all aspects of trade and taxes.

Which of the following powers did Congress NOT have under the Articles of Confederation? (TWO ANSWERS)

• A. Declare war
• B. Impose taxes
• C. Sign treaties
• D. Draft soldiers

What economic problem resulted from states printing their own money?

• A. Inflation
• B. Trade surpluses
• C. High tariffs on British goods
• D. Increased value of paper money

Under the Articles of Confederation, passing a law required the approval of all 13 states.

• True
• False

The Land Ordinance of 1785 and the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 were meant to encourage settlement and organize land in the Northwest Territory.

• True
• False

The Three-Fifths Compromise determined that five enslaved persons would count as three people for representation and taxes.

• True
• False

The Great Compromise created a bicameral legislature with a Senate and House of Representatives.

• True
• False

What were two major problems with the Articles of Confederation that made governing difficult?

• Passing laws required the approval of 9 out of 13
• Couldn't impose taxes to pay off war debts or fund essential programs

• Everyone had to wear nice clothes

• Everyone had to pay the government money

Who favored the Virginia Plan?

• Big states

• Small states