Understanding the U.S. Constitution

What was the main reason the Articles of Confederation were considered ineffective?

• They had a strong central government.

• They could not collect taxes.

• They allowed too much power to the president.

• They were too similar to the British monarchy.

Which significant achievement was accomplished under the Articles of Confederation?

• The creation of the Bill of Rights.

• The Northwest Ordinance of 1787.

• The establishment of a national bank.

• The Louisiana Purchase.

What was the outcome of Shays' Rebellion?

• It led to the strengthening of the Articles of Confederation.

• It demonstrated the need for a stronger national government.

• It caused the dissolution of the Continental Congress.

• It resulted in the immediate drafting of the Bill of Rights.

What was the Great Compromise during the Constitutional Convention?

• A two-house legislature with equal representation in both houses.

• A single legislative house with representation based on population.

• A two-house legislature with proportional representation in one house and equal representation in the other.

• A single legislative house with equal representation for each state.

What was the purpose of the Three-Fifths Compromise?

• To set the term limits for the president.

• To establish the process for amending the Constitution.

• To decide how slaves would be counted for representation and taxation.

• To determine the number of senators each state would have.

Which principle divides the government into three branches?

• Judicial review

• Checks and balances

• Separation of powers

• Federalism

What is the main purpose of the Electoral College?

• To ensure direct democracy in presidential elections.

• To give each state an equal vote in presidential elections.

• To allow Congress to choose the president.

• To prevent too much democracy by having electors choose the president.

Who were the authors of the Federalist Papers?

• Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay

• George Washington, John Jay, and Patrick Henry

• James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, and Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin

What was a key concern of the Anti-Federalists regarding the new Constitution?

• It favored the wealthy and powerful.

• It lacked a strong national government.

• It did not allow for a standing army.

• It gave too much power to the states.

What was the main argument in favor of a strong national government according to the Federalist Papers?

• It would protect against foreign invasions.

• It would ensure equal representation for all states.

• It was necessary for economic stability and protection of liberty.

• It would allow for the expansion of U.S. territory.