Constitution of the United States

What was the first government set up by the Continental Congress called?

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution

• Bill of Rights

How many years did the Articles of Confederation last?

• 10 years

• 5 years

• 20 years

• 15 years

What was the main problem with the Articles of Confederation?

• Inability to make treaties

• Inability to conduct foreign affairs

• Inability to declare war

• Lack of a president and judiciary

How many congressional votes were required for any decision under the Articles of Confederation?

• 9 out of 13

• 7 out of 13

• 5 out of 13

• 11 out of 13

What was the biggest accomplishment of the Articles government?

• Creating a strong national government

• Developing rules for dealing with Ohio

• Winning the war

• Passing amendments to the Articles

Who were the authors of the Federalist Papers?

• Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin

• Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay

• George Washington, Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams

• Thomas Paine, John Hancock, Paul Revere

What was the purpose of the Great Compromise?

• To collect taxes from the states

• To establish a two-house legislature

• To abolish slavery

• To declare war on Britain

What was the 3/5ths compromise in the Constitution?

• It counted 3/5ths of the slave population for representation

• It required 3/5ths of the states to ratify the Constitution

• It allowed 3/5ths of the population to vote for the President

• It granted 3/5ths of the states the power to veto laws

What was the purpose of the Electoral College in the Constitution?

• To elect the President directly by the people

• To appoint the President by the House of Representatives

• To elect the President by state legislatures

• To appoint the President by the Senate

What was the main concern of the Anti-Federalists?

• Supporting the wealthy federalists

• Fostering trade and protecting creditors

• Creating a strong national government

• Protecting against tyranny by the government