AoC & Constitution Review

What was the first governing document of the United States?

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

Which branch of government was missing under the Articles of Confederation?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Military

What power did Congress NOT have under the Articles of Confederation?

• Make treaties

• Raise an army

• Collect taxes

• Borrow money

What was the role of the "presiding officer" under the Articles of Confederation?

• President of the United States

• Leader of the military

• Leader chosen from within Congress

• Ambassador to foreign nations

What was one major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• Congress could regulate trade

• States had to follow federal laws

• Congress could enforce taxes

• All 13 states had to agree to amend the document

During the Critical Period, why were foreign nations hesitant to deal with the U.S.?

• The states had too much power, federal government had none

• The U.S. had a strong central government

• The U.S. owed over $10 million in war debts

• The U.S. had a unified currency

What event led to the call for a stronger central government in 1786?

• Constitutional Convention

• Annapolis Meeting

Who was the "Father of the Constitution"?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• John Adams

Which Founding Father helped secure an alliance with France during the Revolution?

• Alexander Hamilton

• Ben Franklin

• George Mason

• James Madison

What was the New Jersey Plan?

• Proposal for representation based on population

• Proposal for equal representation among states

• Proposal for a unicameral legislature

• Proposal to abolish the Articles of Confederation