Articles and Constitution Quiz

Why did the Founders choose to establish a government under the Articles of Confederation that favored state sovereignty?

• They wanted to eliminate all forms of government.
• They believed that states should have no power at all.
• They feared concentrated power based on their experiences with British rule.
• They wanted to create a strong central government.

Which of the following was a significant accomplishment of the Articles of Confederation?

• Establishing a strong executive branch.
• Administering the Revolutionary War effort.
• Creating a national bank.
• Imposing taxes on the states.

What was a major limitation of the government established by the Articles of Confederation?

• It had the power to declare war.
• It had no power to raise funds for an army or navy.
• It could regulate trade among the states.
• It had a bicameral legislature.

How did the structure of the government under the Articles of Confederation affect representation?

• Each state had representation based on its population.
• Each state had one vote, regardless of its size or population.
• Only large states were allowed to vote.
• The government had no voting system in place.

What problem did the United States face in its foreign relations after the Revolutionary War?

• It was able to trade freely with all nations.
• It was no longer the favorite trading partner of Great Britain.
• It had a strong military presence in foreign countries.
• It established favorable treaties with all European nations.

Considering the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, what might be a potential consequence for the new nation?

• Increased unity among the states.
• Difficulty in addressing trade issues and foreign relations.
• A stronger economy due to state independence.
• A successful, centralized government.

What was the primary purpose of writing the U.S. Constitution?

• To establish a monarchy
• To create a strong federal government
• To maintain the Articles of Confederation
• To eliminate state governments

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

• Too many taxes imposed on citizens
• Lack of a national army
• No power to regulate commerce
• Too much power given to the federal government

What significant event took place from May 25th to September 17th, 1787?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence
• The Constitutional Convention
• The American Revolution
• The ratification of the Articles of Confederation

Which principle of the Constitution ensures that government power is divided between national and state governments?

• Separation of Powers
• Federalism
• Checks and Balances
• Republicanism