Unit 4 Review

How was power distributed between the national government and the states under the Articles of Confederation? Who had the power?

• The national government had most of the power.

• The states had most of the power.

• Power was equally distributed between the national government and the states.

• The national government and the states had no power.

The Articles of Confederation intentionally created a weak central government because:

• The states wanted to maintain their independence and sovereignty. (people rule)

• The central government was expected to have more power than the states.

• The Articles aimed to establish a strong federal government.

• The states were eager to unite under a powerful central authority.

What were the main weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, and how did these affect the ability to govern effectively?

• The Articles of Confederation allowed for a strong central government with the power to tax and regulate commerce.

• The Articles of Confederation created a weak central government that lacked the power to tax and regulate commerce, leading to ineffective governance.

• The Articles of Confederation established a strong executive branch to enforce laws and maintain order.

• The Articles of Confederation provided for a robust judicial system to resolve disputes between states.

How did events like Shays’ Rebellion expose the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

• By demonstrating the federal government's inability to maintain public order

• By showing the strength of the federal government in suppressing uprisings

• By highlighting the effectiveness of state governments in handling crises

• By proving the need for a stronger state government

What lessons learned from the Articles of Confederation influenced the writing of the U.S. Constitution?

• The need for a stronger central government

• The importance of state sovereignty

• The necessity of a unicameral legislature

• The requirement for unanimous consent for amendments

How did the Federalists and the Anti-Federalist’s view the role of Government?

• Federalists favored a strong central government, while Anti-Federalists preferred more power to the states.

• Federalists wanted a weak central government, while Anti-Federalists supported a strong central government.

• Both Federalists and Anti-Federalists agreed on a strong central government.

• Federalists and Anti-Federalists both wanted more power to the states.

How did specific British policies, such as taxation without representation, upset the colonists?

• They felt it violated their rights as Englishmen.

• They believed it was a fair way to pay for British protection.

• They thought it would lead to more representation in Parliament.

• They were indifferent to the policies.

What are the three inalienable rights that all people have?

• Food, Shelter, and Clothing
• Life, Liberty and Death
• Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

What was the primary reason for the creation of the Bill of Rights?

• To protect individual liberties against government infringement

• To strengthen the power of the federal government

• To establish a monarchy in the United States

• To eliminate state governments

Which event highlighted the need for a stronger federal government, leading to the Constitutional Convention?

• The Louisiana Purchase

• Shays' Rebellion

• The Boston Tea Party

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence