Constitution

What was a significant weakness of the government established by the Articles of Confederation?

• It had a powerful executive branch that often overrode state laws.

• It could not declare war or make treaties.

• It lacked the power to collect taxes from the states.

• Amendments could be passed with a simple majority vote.

Which of the following was an accomplishment of the government under the Articles of Confederation?

• Successfully established a national currency with stable value.

• Developed a process for admitting new states and outlawed slavery in the Northwest Territory.

• Created a strong federal judiciary to resolve disputes between states.

• Established a powerful central government capable of enforcing laws.

What was a primary cause of Shays' Rebellion in Massachusetts?

• Farmers protesting high tariffs on imported goods.

• Disputes over land claims with Native American tribes.

• Indebted farmers facing foreclosures and demanding relief.

• A desire for a stronger national government among the lower classes.

What was a key concern of the delegates at the Constitutional Convention when designing the new government?

• Ensuring direct democracy for all citizens.

• Creating a monarchy with a lifetime president.

• Protecting against both governmental tyranny and excessive popular democracy.

• Establishing a weak central government to preserve state sovereignty.

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What was the outcome of the Great Compromise regarding the legislative branch?

• A single legislative house with equal representation for all states.

• A bicameral legislature with a House of Representatives based on population and a Senate with equal state representation.

• A single legislative house with representation proportional to each state's population.

• A bicameral legislature where both houses had representation proportional to population.

How did the 3/5 Compromise address the issue of counting enslaved people for representation?

• Enslaved people were not counted at all for representation purposes.

• All enslaved people were counted as full persons for representation.

• Three-fifths of the enslaved population was counted for representation.

• Only enslaved people who could vote were counted for representation.

Which two principles did the Constitution embrace to prevent tyranny of the government?

• Direct democracy and popular sovereignty.

• Checks and balances and federalism.

• Unicameral legislature and executive decrees.

• Monarchy and aristocratic rule.

What was a primary concern of the Anti-Federalists regarding the new national government?

• It would be too weak to protect trade and creditors.

• It would lead to excessive democracy and mob rule.

• It would become too strong and dominated by the wealthy, resembling an empire.

• It would not adequately protect the rights of slaveholders.