8th Grade Review

Why did the Articles of Confederation not work?

• The national government had no real power

• The state governments had no real power

• The Judicial Branch had no real power

• The King of England had no real power

Which of the following is NOT a reason why the Articles of Confederation were unsuccessful?

• Congress did not have the power to tax

• Congress could not raise a national army

• Each state could deal with foreign countries on their own

• The National government could change the Articles if necessary

Who was involved in Shay's Rebellion?

• Farmers

• Blacksmiths

• Merchants

• Army Officers

What was Shay's Rebellion Protesting?

• An Army draft

• High taxes

• High cost of British Goods

• The decision to go to war with Britain

What is a written plan of government?

• Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

• Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

Which of the following is true about the Great Compromise?

• It created a bicameral (two) legislature

• It created a unicameral (one) legislature

• It dealt with the court system

• It dealt with the power of the president

Which house did the Three-Fifths Compromise directly affect?

• Senate

• Supreme Court

• White House

• House of Representatives

How many amendments to the Constitution are there?

• 20

• 23

• 25

• 27

What does amend mean?

• To cancel

• To change

• To agree

• To create

Who was NOT involved in the writing of the Federalists Papers?

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Jay