The Consitution - Articles of Confederation

What was the first government set up by the Continental Congress called?

• The Constitution

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Bill of Rights

• The Federalist Papers

How long did the Articles of Confederation last?

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 15 years

• 20 years

What was a significant weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• It could collect taxes

• It had a powerful executive branch

• It required a unanimous vote for amendments

• It could declare war

Which event highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

• The Boston Tea Party

• Shay's Rebellion

• The Constitutional Convention

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

What compromise established a bicameral legislature?

• The Great Compromise

• The 3/5ths Compromise

• The Missouri Compromise

• The Connecticut Compromise

What did the 3/5ths Compromise determine?

• How many representatives each state should have

• The voting rights of women

• The number of slaves counted for representation

• The powers of the federal government

Who wrote the Federalist Papers?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay

• John Adams

What did the Anti-Federalists fear about a strong national government?

• It would protect their rights.

• It woudl be dominated by wealthy elites.

• It would encourage trade.

• It would ensure democracy.

What was one of the main concerns of the framers of the Constitution regarding government?

• Too much government control

• Too much democracy

• Both a and b

• None of the above

What principle divides governmental authority between national and state governments?

• Federalism

• Republicanism

• Separation of powers

• Checks and balances