Ch.11 Review

Delegates threw out the Articles of Confederation and wrote a new plan because...

• It was too weak and did not allow for a strong central government

• It was a popular decision

• It completely ignored the needs of the states

• It required more states to join

One things that were established in the U.S. Constitution was a 2-house legislature called _________.

• Separation of powers

• Articles of Confederation

• bicameral

• due process

Historians know what went on during the sessions of the Constitutional Convention by analyzing the written records and notes taken during the convention by _____________.

• James Madison

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

Which document did George Mason and James Madison co-write before the Constitutional Convention?

• Virginia Declaration of Rights

• Federalist Papers

• Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

Into which position was George Washington elected at the start of the Constitutional Convention?

• President

• Vice President

• Speaker of the House

• Secretary

This Framer represented Pennsylvania encouraged delegates to create a stronger national government and unite if they wanted a free society.

• James Madison

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

Why were discussions kept secret from the public during the Constitutional Convention?

• To allow for open and frank debate without external political pressure.

• To prevent controversial opinions.

• To avoid media influence.

• To keep the errors and disagreements hidden.

Delegates believed that to make the government more effective, a reorganization of its structure was needed including the sharing of power called ___________.

• monarchy

• republic

• federalism

• bureaucracy

What is the main disadvantage of the division of powers in the federal system?

• The overlap of responsibilities leads to conflicts between state and federal governments

• It ensures uniform policy implementation across states

• It centralizes power in one authority

• It eliminates state autonomy entirely

The Commerce Clause was created to _________.

• To regulate trade with other countries and between states

• To provide states with independent trading rights

• To restrict foreign trade

• To increase state power