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Articles and Compromises

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Under the Articles of Confederation Congress could only pass a law if ____________ out 13 states agreed. 
a)
13
b)
8
c)
9
d)
10
2.
One weakness of the Articles of the Confederation was ____________. 
a)
The ability of Congress to tax.
b)
The inability of Congress to tax.
c)
The ability of Congress to declare war.
d)
The ability of Congress to create courts.
3.
In order to change (amend) the Articles of Confederation,  __________ out of 13 states had to agree. 
a)
9
b)
10
c)
13
d)
15
4.

The Supreme Court under the Articles of Confederation was made up of 9 Justices.

a)

True, Today's Supreme Court has 7 Justices

b)

False, There was no supreme court to settle disputes.

5.
Under the Articles of Confederation, each state got __________ vote. 
a)
b)
2
c)
1
d)
5
6.
The Articles of Confederation created a _________________ type of government.
a)
strong
b)
average
c)
weak
d)
federal
7.
In the Articles of Confederation, where was most of the government power placed?
a)
The States
b)
The National Government
c)
The Continental Congress
d)
The Legislative Branch
8.
Americans were afraid that a __?__ would lead to tyranny, or oppressive rule.
a)
strong state government
b)
weak government
c)
strong central government
d)
legslature
9.
Which branch of government existed when the Articles of Confederation was created?
a)
Legislative (congress)
b)
Judicial (Supreme court)
c)
Executive (President)
d)
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
10.
Articles established a “___________________” among the states
a)
firm league of friendship
b)
weak connection among countries
c)
long history of violence 
d)
a brisk admiration for sovereignty 
11.
What did Shays' Rebellion help Americans realize they needed?
a)
A strong national government
b)
A stronger militia
c)
A common currency
d)
The ability to sign peace treaties
12.

The Great Compromise was a compromise between--

a)

Mass. Plan and New Jersey Plan

b)

Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan

c)

Small States Plan and Large States Plan

d)

Connecticut Plan and Roger Sherman Plan

13.

The Virginia Plan wanted ________________ representation based on __________________.

a)

proportional, population

b)

equal, equality

c)

proportional, state size

d)

proportional, taxes

14.

The New Jersey Plan wanted (a)   representation in government.

15.

The 3/5 Compromise settled the argument of--

a)

How valuable slaves were as people

b)

How slaves should be counted for representation

c)

How slaves should be counted for taxes

d)

How taxes would be divided up among the states

16.
Congress is made up of two houses, which one is based on population?
a)
House of Burgesses
b)
Senate
c)
House of Representatives
d)
Continental Congress
17.
Congress is made up of two houses, which one has equal representation of 2 representatives per state?
a)
House of Burgesses
b)
Senate
c)
House of Representatives
d)
Continental Congress
18.

The British Government was too strong(tyrannical). The Articles were too weak sauce. What do you think will happen with the Constitution?

a)

Too strong central government

b)

Too weak central government

c)

Stronger that the Articles, not as strong as the British Monarchy.