Articles of Confederation and Constitutional Convention Quiz

What was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• Strong national government

• No common currency

• Power to tax states

• Executive branches

Which document was the first constitution of the United States?

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

What did the Northwest Ordinance outline?

• Process for admitting a new state

• Tax regulations

• Trade agreements

• Military alliances

Where did delegates meet to draft a new constitution?

• New York

• Philadelphia

• Boston

• Washington D.C.

Who was elected president of the Constitutional Convention?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• John Adams

What was the Great Compromise about?

• Trade agreements

• State representation in Congress

• Military alliances

• Taxation policies

What process is called ratification?

• Signing of the Declaration of Independence

• Approval of the Constitution by states

• Election of the president

• Drafting of the Bill of Rights

What did the Articles of Confederation provide for each state regardless of size?

• Two votes

• One vote

• Three votes

• No votes

What was a significant outcome of the Articles of Confederation?

• Strong executive branch

• First constitution of the United States

• Unified national currency

• Power to regulate commerce

What did the Articles of Confederation fail to provide for?

• National defense

• Executive or judicial branches

• State governments

• Legislative procedures