Unit 3 Test Review

What type of government did the Articles of Confederation create?

• Strong central government

• Weak central government

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

Answer explanation

The Articles of Confederation established a weak central government, giving most powers to the states. This structure led to difficulties in governance, as the central authority lacked the power to enforce laws or collect taxes.

What was a significant event that highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

• The Boston Tea Party

• Shays' Rebellion

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Louisiana Purchase

Answer explanation

Shays' Rebellion was a significant uprising in 1786-1787 that exposed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, particularly the federal government's inability to maintain order and address economic distress.

Which of the following was a feature of the Articles of Confederation regarding military power?

• Congress could draft an army

• Congress could only request states to send men for military services

• Congress had a standing army

• Congress could hire mercenaries

Answer explanation

Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress lacked the power to draft an army and could only request states to provide troops for military service, making this the correct choice.

Which of the following branches of government were included in the Articles of Confederation? (circle all that apply)

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• None of the above

Answer explanation

The Articles of Confederation established a unicameral Legislative branch, but did not create separate Executive or Judicial branches. Therefore, the correct answer is Legislative.

Which plan benefited small states during the Constitutional Convention?

• Virginia Plan

• New Jersey Plan

• Connecticut Plan

• Massachusetts Plan

Answer explanation

The New Jersey Plan favored small states by proposing equal representation in Congress, ensuring that smaller states had the same voting power as larger states, unlike the Virginia Plan which favored larger states.

Which plan consisted of two houses and benefited big states?

• Virginia Plan

• New Jersey Plan

• Connecticut Plan

• Massachusetts Plan

Answer explanation

The Virginia Plan proposed a bicameral legislature, favoring larger states by allocating representation based on population. This structure benefited big states, unlike the New Jersey Plan, which favored smaller states.

What is the compromise between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan known as?

• The Great Compromise

• The Three-Fifths Compromise

• The Missouri Compromise

• The Kansas-Nebraska Act

Answer explanation

The compromise between the Virginia Plan, which favored large states, and the New Jersey Plan, which favored small states, is known as The Great Compromise. It established a bicameral legislature with proportional representation in one house and equal representation in the other.

Federalists believed in a __________ central government.

• strong

• weak

• moderate

• decentralized

Answer explanation

Federalists advocated for a strong central government to ensure unity and effective governance, contrasting with the weaker state-focused approach of the Anti-Federalists.

Anti-Federalists believed in a __________ central government.

• weak

• strong

• moderate

• centralized

Answer explanation

Anti-Federalists advocated for a weak central government to prevent tyranny and protect states' rights, contrasting with Federalists who supported a stronger central authority.

What branch of government does Article I of the Constitution create?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Administrative

Answer explanation

Article I of the Constitution establishes the Legislative branch, which is responsible for making laws. This branch includes the House of Representatives and the Senate, distinguishing it from the Executive and Judicial branches.