Constitution Review

Why did the Founding Fathers create the Constitution, replacing the Articles of Confederation?

• To strengthen the central government

• To maintain the same level of state power

• To increase taxes on states

• To eliminate state governments

What was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• Congress had no power to tax

• Congress could easily enforce treaties

• Every state had multiple votes

• Congress could regulate commerce effectively

Who was the main author of the Constitution?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Benjamin Franklin

What is Federalism?

• Power divided between federal and state government

• Power concentrated in the federal government

• Power concentrated in the state government

• Power divided among local governments

What are some basic principles added to the Constitution?

• Popular Sovereignty and Federalism

• Monarchy and Dictatorship

• Anarchy and Chaos

• Isolationism and Neutrality

What is the principle called where government power resides from the consent of the people?

• Limited Government

• Popular Sovereignty

• Checks and Balances

• Judicial Review

What does the Separation of Powers help prevent?

• One branch from becoming too powerful

• The creation of new laws

• The election of a president

• The formation of political parties

Which plan favored small states during the issue of representation in Congress?

• Virginia Plan

• New Jersey Plan

• Connecticut Plan

• Massachusetts Plan

What was the result of the Great Compromise?

• Congress would be split into 2 houses

• The president would be elected by popular vote

• The Bill of Rights was added

• Slaves would count as a full person for representation

What was added to the Constitution to satisfy those wary of a strong central government?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Federalist Papers