Review for AoC & Constitution Test

What was the purpose of the Articles of Confederation?

• establish a government on lands west of the Appalachians
• unite the colonies under a single national government
• to reduce land claims of larger states

The Articles of Confederation allowed each state a single vote in Congress. What question reflects one of the main concerns states had about this arrangement?

• Should states attempt to resolve conflicting land claims?
• Should states change their procedures for selecting representatives?
• Should the more populous states receive greater representation?

Which of the following could Congress do according to the Articles of Confederation?

• establish a postal service
• levy taxes
• elect a president
• enforce federal laws over state laws

Who was in charge of enforcing the laws that Congress passed under the Articles of Confederation?

• the states
• the leader of Congress
• the Continental Army

What were the consequences of states printing their own money after the war?

• States could not agree on how much each was worth.
• The Confederation was able to pay off debts to foreign nations.
• The value of the continental dollar increased.

After Shays’ Rebellion, the leaders of the United States realized the central government needed more power, so the ________________ ________________ was held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

• Constitutional Convention
• Articles of Confederation
• legislative
• constitutions

Check the description below which describes most anti-federalists.

• wanted a weak national government
• wanted the national government to regulate trade

Which of the following was NOT paid for using funds from land sold according to the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?

• public education
• additional western lands
• road construction
• military protection

26. Which of the following describes the structure of the federal government created by the Constitution?

• a. The federal government is limited by dividing its power among three branches.
• b. The judicial branch writes laws.

Why were laws passed by Congress relating to the Northwest Territory considered a success?

• The laws required basic education to help settlers get jobs.
• The laws granted settlers essential rights and civil liberties.
• Laws discouraged the creation of new states.