Federalist Papers & Constitution (Chapter 7&8 Video)

What was the original American government before the Constitution?

• The Democratic System

• The Federalist System

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Monarchical System

What did the Articles of Confederation lack?

• A legislative branch

• A president and judiciary

• A system for amending articles

• Both B and C

Why did the Articles of Confederation make amending the document difficult?

• To ensure stability

• It required unanimous consent

• To prevent tyranny

• To empower the states

What did the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 achieve?

• It established a new currency

• It formed the first political parties

• It created a national army

• It outlawed slavery in new states

What was the main reason the Articles of Confederation failed?

• It allowed for a strong judiciary system.

• It required unanimous consent to declare war.

• It did not allow for the collection of taxes.

• It provided too much power to the national government.

What was a consequence of the Articles of Confederation's inability to impose tariffs?

• Increased trade with Britain

• A flourishing economy

• International trade complications

• Decreased state power

What was Shays' Rebellion a sign of according to the video?

• The need for a stronger military

• The need for independence from Britain

• The success of the Articles of Confederation

• The failure of the Articles of Confederation

What was Alexander Hamilton's view on the government's structure?

• Unicameral legislature

• Weak national government

• Direct democracy

• President and Senate should serve for life

What was a major issue at the Constitutional Convention?

• The official language

• Representation in Congress

• Choosing the national bird

• The national currency

What did the Great Compromise result in?

• A two-house legislature with equal representation

• A single-house legislature

• Both B and C

• A two-house legislature with representation based on population