1.7 Mr. Raymond video/quiz

What was the first governing document of the United States after gaining independence?

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Bill of Rights

What is the primary role of a constitution for a government?

• To declare war on other nations

• To serve as a rule book for how the government is set up and operates

• To collect taxes from citizens

• To elect new leaders

What does the term "ratify" mean in the context of government documents?

• To reject a proposed law

• To formally approve or confirm

• To write a new document

• To debate a topic

Why was the national government under the Articles of Confederation designed to be weak?

• To prevent it from becoming too powerful, like the British monarchy.

• To allow individual states to have complete control over their own affairs.

• To make it easier for new states to join the confederation.

• To ensure that all states had an equal say in national decisions.

What was a major issue with how states were represented in Congress under the Articles of Confederation?

• Each state received only one vote, regardless of its population or size.

• Only the largest states were allowed to vote on important matters.

• States had to pay a fee to cast their vote in Congress.

• Representatives were chosen by the King, not by the states.

What was a significant consequence of the national government's inability to collect taxes under the Articles of Confederation?

• It led to a strong national currency.

• It made it difficult to pay for the Revolutionary War and other government expenses.

• It allowed states to create their own armies without national oversight.

• It resulted in a powerful executive branch.

What problem did states face regarding trade under the Articles of Confederation?

• States could not trade with foreign countries.

• States taxed each other's goods, causing disputes.

• The central government regulated all trade.

• States were forced to trade only with each other.

Why was it difficult to change laws or the government under the Articles of Confederation?

• Only the President could propose changes.

• All 13 states had to agree to any changes.

• Nine out of 13 states were needed to pass laws, and amendments required unanimous approval.

• There was no Congress to make laws.

What was a major problem with the central government under the Articles of Confederation that was highlighted by Shay's Rebellion?

• It had too much power over the states.

• It had a strong executive branch but no judicial branch.

• It lacked the power to tax or enforce laws, making it unable to stop rebellions.

• It had a powerful military but no way to pay its soldiers.