Unit 3 - Constitution & Confederation Test

A synonym of "federal" is...

• national
• international
• local
• state

What were the Articles of Confederation?

• The Articles of Confederation were a series of trade agreements between the United States and other countries.

• The Articles of Confederation were a set of laws that governed the relationship between the federal government and the states.

• The Articles of Confederation were a document that established the separation of powers in the United States government.

• The Articles of Confederation were the first constitution of the United States.

Which document replaced the Articles of Confederation?

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• Emancipation Proclamation

• United States Constitution

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• To establish a monarchy in the country.

• To grant more power to the government.

• To protect individual rights and limit the power of the government.

• To promote equality among citizens.

Who were the Federalists?

• Supporters of a weak central government and the rejection of the United States Constitution.

• Opponents of a strong central government and the ratification of the United States Constitution.

• Supporters of a strong central government and the ratification of the United States Constitution.

• Supporters of a strong state government and the rejection of the United States Constitution.

Who were the Anti-Federalists?

• A group of individuals who opposed the ratification of the United States Constitution in 1787.

• A political party that supported the ratification of the United States Constitution

• A group of individuals who advocated for a stronger central government

• A movement that sought to abolish slavery in the United States

What is a compromise?

• A compromise is a situation where one party gives up everything and the other party gains everything they want.

• A compromise is a situation where both parties refuse to give up anything and the conflict remains unresolved.

• A compromise is a situation where one party completely dominates and imposes their will on the other party.

• A compromise is a settlement or agreement reached between two or more parties where each party gives up something in order to reach a mutually acceptable solution.

What were the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

• strong central government power, ability to enforce laws, national currency, ability to regulate trade, and ease in amending the Articles

• excessive central government power, ability to enforce laws, national currency, ability to regulate trade, and ease in amending the Articles

• adequate central government power, ability to enforce laws, national currency, ability to regulate trade, and ease in amending the Articles

• lack of central government power, inability to enforce laws, no national currency, no ability to regulate trade, and difficulty in amending the Articles

What is the main governing body under the US Constitution?

• state government

• local government

• federal government

• judicial branch

What is the purpose of the First Amendment?

• To limit the freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.

• To protect the rights of the government to control speech and expression.

• To promote censorship and restrict individual liberties.

• To protect the freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.