Chapter 4 Gateway Book

What was a major weakness of the national government under the Articles of Confederation?

• It had too much power over the states.

• It could easily enforce laws.

• It was too strong in foreign affairs.

• It was too weak, causing fear of foreign advantage.

What economic issue did American trade face under the Articles of Confederation?

• States refused to trade with each other.

• States began to tax each other’s goods.

• There was an abundance of money.

• Trade was completely free and unrestricted.

What event highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and led to calls for a stronger central government?

• The Boston Tea Party

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• Shays’ Rebellion

• The Louisiana Purchase

What was the purpose of the Constitutional Convention held in 1787?

• To strengthen the Articles of Confederation

• To revise the Declaration of Independence

• To create a new constitution

• To establish trade agreements with Europe

Who led the Constitutional Convention in 1787?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

What document was created as a result of the Constitutional Convention?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Articles of Confederation

What are the three branches of government established by the new Constitution?

• Legislative, Executive, Judicial

• Federal, State, Local

• Military, Economic, Social

• Administrative, Diplomatic, Cultural

What did Article I of the new Constitution create?

• The Executive Branch

• The Judicial Branch

• The Legislative Branch

• The Military Branch

What two houses make up the legislative branch created by Article I?

• The Senate and the Supreme Court

• The House of Representatives and the Senate

• The Executive and Judicial Houses

• The House of Commons and the House of Lords

What did Article II of the new Constitution establish?

• The Legislative Branch

• The Executive Branch

• The Judicial Branch

• The Military Branch