The Constitution, the Articles, and Federalism Crash Course US History

The video explores the US Constitution, its origins, and its global influence. It discusses the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, the Northwest Ordinance, and tax issues. The Constitutional Convention is detailed, highlighting the compromises made, including the 3/5 Compromise. The video explains federalism, checks and balances, and the debate between Federalists and Anti-Federalists.

What was the main reason the Articles of Confederation were considered ineffective?

• They were too similar to the British monarchy.

• They could not collect taxes.

• They allowed too much power to the president.

• They had a strong central government.

Which significant ordinance was passed under the Articles of Confederation?

• The Northwest Ordinance

• The Kansas-Nebraska Act

• The Missouri Compromise

• The Homestead Act

What was the Great Compromise?

• A treaty with Native American tribes

• A solution for legislative representation

• A plan to divide power between the states and federal government

• An agreement to end the Revolutionary War

How did the 3/5 Compromise affect representation?

• It abolished slavery in the northern states.

• It counted slaves as 3/5 of a person for representation.

• It gave women the right to vote.

• It allowed all slaves to vote.

What was the main goal of the Constitutional Convention?

• To establish a monarchy

• To declare independence from Britain

• To revise the Articles of Confederation

• To create a new constitution

What is the purpose of the separation of powers in the US Constitution?

• To eliminate the need for a judiciary

• To allow the president to make all decisions

• To ensure one branch has all the power

• To divide government responsibilities among different branches

What is federalism?

• A system where local governments are abolished

• A system where the national government has all the power

• A system where state governments have all the power

• A system where power is shared between national and state governments

Why was the Electoral College created?

• To ensure direct democracy

• To give more power to small states

• To prevent the election of a president by popular vote alone

• To eliminate the need for state elections

Who were the authors of the Federalist Papers?

• James Monroe, Thomas Paine, and Samuel Adams

• Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington, John Jay, and Patrick Henry

• Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay

What was a major concern of the Anti-Federalists?

• The need for a monarchy

• The lack of a strong national army

• The potential for government tyranny

• The absence of a national bank