2/5 Warm Up

When was the U.S. Constitution written?

• 1776

• 1763

• 1787

When was the U.S. Constitution FINALLY ratified?

• 1607

• 1789

• 1787

What early form of democratic government was created during the American Revolution?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Mayflower Compact

Which of the following was one strength of the Articles of Confederation?

• They had no national army

• Congress didn’t have the power to levy taxes

• The Northwest Ordinance

Which of the following is a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• States had to recognize other state laws

• Each state was sovereign

• There was no judicial branch to settle disputes between states

What event made the states realize the Articles of Confederation were too weak?

• The American Revolution

• Shay’s Rebellion

• The Great Compromise

What issue did Shay’s Rebellion highlight about the Articles of Confederation?

• The need for a president

• The need to levy(charge) taxes

• The need for a new Legislative branch

Which house of Congress is based on population?

• Senate

• House of Representatives

• Judicial Branch

Which house of Congress is based on equal representation?

• Senate

• House of Representatives

• Executive Branch

Bicameral means:

• To make an arrangement

• To reject or refuse

• Two parts