Chapter 5 Lesson 1

What did the Articles of Confederation suggest about Americans?

• They wanted a government that wasn't too strong.

• They hoped they could form a government with many laws.

• They wanted to be able to do whatever they wanted.

• They believed that one person should run the nation.

Which of the following is not a feature of democracy in the United States?

• Citizens elect representatives to serve in government.

• Representatives of the people make decisions on how the country is run.

• Our democracy features freedom of speech, religion, and assembly.

• People who are elected cannot be replaced.

Which statement best describes why leaders came together at the Constitutional Convention?

• To determine how to fight high tax laws.

• To talk about why independence was important.

• To discuss how to organize a new government for the United States.

• To agree they should no longer obey the King of England.

What does the word justice mean?

• Freedom from being arrested.

• Fair and equal treatment.

• A happy life.

• To live any way a person wants to live.

Choose one of the founders of the United States and explain what makes that person important. Use information from your book in your answer.

Which document was written to unite and plan a government for the colonies?

• Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution

Which document was written to declare the colonies break from Great Britain?

• Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution

Which document was written in order to provide a strong national government?

• Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution

Which document was written in order to protect the freedoms of citizens?

• Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution

The man who led the meetings at the Constitutional Convention and was our country's 1st president

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• Ben Franklin