Homework: VAUS 5: The Constitution

What was the main accomplishment of the Articles government?

• Forming the Supreme Court

• Establishing the presidency

• Creating a strong national currency

• Winning the war

What was the primary issue with the Articles of Confederation?

• It required unanimous consent to amend.

• It did not allow for the collection of taxes.

• Both B and C are correct.

• It provided too much power to the national government.

What did Shays' Rebellion demonstrate about the Articles of Confederation?

• Its popularity among the states

• Its strong military capabilities

• Its inability to deal with economic crises

• Its effectiveness in handling domestic issues

What did the Great Compromise result in?

• Both B and C

• A two-house legislature with proportional representation

• A two-house legislature with equal representation

• A single-house legislature

What was the purpose of the Three-Fifths Compromise?

• To determine tax contributions by states

• To resolve disputes between northern and southern states

• To count slaves for representation and taxation purposes

• To limit the power of slaveholding states

Which principle prevents any one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

• Direct democracy

• Checks and balances

• The Electoral College

• Federalism

How many states were required to ratify the Constitution for it to become effective?

• 7 out of 13

• 9 out of 13

• All 13

• 10 out of 13

Who were the main authors of the Federalist Papers?

• Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay

• Patrick Henry, James Monroe, and Aaron Burr

• Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington, John Hancock, and Samuel Adams

What was Alexander Hamilton's view on the Second Amendment?

• Citizens should have the right to bear arms equivalent to a standing army

• Only the military should possess advanced weaponry

• Citizens should not have the right to own weapons

• The Second Amendment should be repealed

What was the primary concern of the Anti-Federalists?

• The lack of a strong national army

• The absence of a national currency

• The inclusion of the Bill of Rights

• The potential for a tyrannical national government