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Gov't L2+L4 Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

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Why did Americans want a weak central government after independence?

A. They believed states were incapable of governing themselves.

B. They feared too much power in one place.

C. They wanted the national government to control all trade.

D. They thought a strong central government would be more democratic.

What were the Articles of Confederation designed to do?

A. Create a strong central government with control over the states.

B. Establish a "firm league of friendship" where states governed themselves.

C. Eliminate the need for Congress entirely.

D. Allow Congress to regulate all aspects of trade and taxes.

Which of the following powers did Congress NOT have under the Articles of Confederation? (TWO ANSWERS)

A. Declare war

B. Impose taxes

C. Sign treaties

D. Draft soldiers

What economic problem resulted from states printing their own money?

A. Inflation

B. Trade surpluses

C. High tariffs on British goods

D. Increased value of paper money

Under the Articles of Confederation, passing a law required the approval of all 13 states.

True

False

The Land Ordinance of 1785 and the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 were meant to encourage settlement and organize land in the Northwest Territory.

True

False

The Three-Fifths Compromise determined that five enslaved persons would count as three people for representation and taxes.

True

False

The Great Compromise created a bicameral legislature with a Senate and House of Representatives.

True

False

What were two major problems with the Articles of Confederation that made governing difficult?

Passing laws required the approval of 9 out of 13

Couldn't impose taxes to pay off war debts or fund essential programs

Everyone had to wear nice clothes

Everyone had to pay the government money

10.

Who favored the Virginia Plan?

Big states

Small states

11.

How did Shays’ Rebellion highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

It showed the federal government could help when there is a rebellion

The federal government was actually too strong under the AOC

It showed that the federal government couldn't stop rebellion from occurring (sending help)

12.

Why did Southern states want enslaved people counted in their population totals?

Because it meant they had to pay more taxes

Because it increased their representation in Congress

Because it meant slaves would be free

13.

Who favored the New Jersey plan?

Big states

Small states

14.

What did the Great Compromise do?

Combined the New Jersey and Virginia plan to create a Bicameral legislature (best of both worlds)

Created a whole knew idea of government: tricameral

Combined the 3/5s compromise and the New Jersey plan.

15.

Why did Northern states not want to count slaves?

Because counting enslaved people would increase southern states' taxes

Because counting slaves would mean they would be free

Because slaves were illiterate.

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Gov't L2+L4 Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

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