Constitution Articles

What was a STRENGTH of the Articles of Confederation?

• the ability to declare war

• the ability to make treaties

• the authority to operate post offices

• ALL of these are correct

Why was it difficult for Congress to fulfill its duties under the Articles of Confederation?

• congressional decisions required the approval of 9 out of 13 states

• congressional actions required the approval of the Supreme Court justices

• Congress was unable to regulate trade with foreign countries

• Congress did not have the power to declare war

Another weakness of the Articles of Confederation was that it had no power to raise taxes or regulate trade. This weakness created a national issue when when the U.S. -

• could not pay off the national debt

• declared war on France

• expanded to the Mississippi River

• made a treaty with England

What event [in 1787] directly led to many Americans wanting a new constitution for the U.S.? [hint: it involved a group of Massachusetts farmers angry over their property taxes]

• Shays Rebellion

• Farmer's Fight

• Protesting Property Tax

• Declaration of Rights

What does the Tenth Amendment state about the division of powers between the federal government and the states?

• All powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved for the states

• The federal government has supreme authority over the states in all matters

• States have no powers except those specifically granted by the federal government

• The federal government can take over state governments in times of national crisis

Imagine Aria, Luna, and Nora are discussing the Constitution in their history class. Suddenly, they stumble upon a heated debate about the Second Amendment. Can you help them figure out what right is protected by the Second Amendment?

• Freedom of speech

• Right to bear arms

• Right to a fair trial

• Right to vote

Article 4 says that all states must have a ___ form of government?

• Functioning

• Republican

• Monarchical

• Totalitarian

Changes or additions to the Constitution are called...

• Alterations

• Addendums

• Amendments

• Amusements

Changes to the Constitution are taken very seriously; in order to take effect, a proposed amendment must be approved by ___ of the states.

• 1/3

• 1/2

• 3/4

• All

Article 6, which talks about the relationship between federal and state laws, is often called the...

• Elastic Clause

• Supremacy Clause

• Independent Clause

• Santa Clause