Ideals, Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution Review

Which statement best explains the difference between an ideal and an idea?

• An ideal is a perfect goal we try to reach

• An ideal is any quick thought about something

• An idea and ideal always mean the same thing

• An idea is a perfect goal we try to reach

Which statement best describes the ideal of equality in the Declaration of Independence?

• All people are created equal by nature

• Equality applies only during wartime rules

• Some groups deserve more rights than others

• Equality is granted only by the government

Which set lists the inalienable rights named in the Declaration of Independence?

• Freedom, safety, and no new taxes

• Speech, worship, and the right to vote

• Life, property, and better government jobs

• Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

According to the Declaration of Independence, who gives government its power?

• The king or a royal family line

• A council of wealthy landowners

• Foreign allies who provide support

• The consent of the governed people

What should people do if a government fails to protect their rights?

• Pay more taxes for improvements

• Move to a different country only

• Wait for leaders to change later

• Alter or abolish the government

What was America’s first attempt at a national government after independence?

• The Mayflower Compact rules

• The Bill of Rights amendments

• The United States Constitution

• The Articles of Confederation

Why did many colonists fear a strong central government at first?

• They wanted higher taxes to pay debts

• They worried about another king taking rights

• They believed states had too many people

• They thought voting was not necessary

What was the main reason many leaders feared the country would "fall apart" by 1787?

• The states were too friendly with each other.

• The central government was not strong enough.

• There were too many presidents.

• There was no Congress.

Which of the following was NOT a feature of the Articles of Confederation?

• A Congress where each state had one vote.

• A national court system to settle arguments.

• States that generally did whatever they pleased.

• A "loose tie" between the 13 states.

Which event convinced many leaders that the national government was too weak to keep order?

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris

• Shays’ Rebellion

• The Great Compromise

• The Revolutionary War