Creating the Constitution Study Guide

What important trade route did Spain close to the U.S.

• The Silk Road
• The Trans-Saharan Trade Route
• The Mississippi River
• The Spice Route

Who was known as the Father of the Constitution

• George Washington
• Thomas Jefferson
• Benjamin Franklin
• James Madison

What were the powers that the Articles of Confederation gave the central government

• The power to tax, regulate trade, and enforce laws
• The power to borrow money, make peace, and make treaties

• The power to print money, establish a postal service, and manage foreign affairs
• The power to establish a national currency, regulate interstate commerce, and establish a federal judiciary

What does the legislative branch do

• Makes laws
• Enforces laws
• Interprets laws
• Controls the budget

What are official changes or additions to the Constitution called

• Amendments
• Addendums
• Revisions
• Alterations