Unit 3 1.6 Quiz

What event demonstrated the urgent need for a stronger national government, leading to the drafting of the U.S. Constitution?

• Shays' Rebellion

• The American Revolution

• The Boston Tea Party

• The French and Indian War

The Founding Fathers convened in 1787 to address the shortcomings of the Articles of Confederation. Where did this pivotal meeting take place?

• New York City

• Boston

• Philadelphia

• Washington D.C.

What was the primary cause behind the decision to replace the Articles of Confederation with the U.S. Constitution?

• To facilitate westward expansion.

• To declare independence from Great Britain.

• To establish a national bank.

• To remedy the flaws inherent in the Articles of Confederation.

Which of the following describes the Articles of Confederation?

• A pact with Great Britain

• A set of laws regulating interstate commerce

• A proclamation of independence from Great Britain

• The first constitution of the United States

A significant weakness of the Articles of Confederation was the lack of national dollar. What challenge did this pose?

• It spurred inflation and destabilized the economy.

• It hampered the government's ability to settle its debts.

• It impeded the formation of a robust military force.

• All of the above

How did the U.S. Constitution effectively deal with the issue of taxation that plagued the Articles of Confederation?

• It mandated that states remit taxes to the federal government.

• It instituted a national bank tasked with tax collection.

• It introduced a system of tariffs levied on imported goods.

• It empowered the federal government with the authority to levy taxes.

The U.S. Constitution, unlike the Articles of Confederation, provided a mechanism for adjusting to evolving circumstances. How was this flexibility achieved?

• It permitted modifications with the consent of a majority of states.

• It granted the president the prerogative to enact changes without congressional approval.

• It established a Supreme Court to oversee constitutional amendments.

• It allowed for the direct election of senators.

Which of the following was a glaring weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• An excessively powerful central government

• No ability to tax

• An overly dominant executive branch

• They could not use crypto currency

The U.S. Constitution instituted a framework that differed significantly from the Articles of Confederation. What was the defining characteristic of this new structure?

• A diminished central government

• A system of alliances with foreign nations

• A national education system

• A more robust central government

The U.S. Constitution established three distinct branches of government to ensure a balanced distribution of power. What are these branches?

• Federal, state, and local

• Monarchy, aristocracy, and democracy

• Army, navy, and air force

• Legislative, executive, and judicial