Practice QUIZ 4

Which of the following was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation that led to the creation of the U.S. Constitution?

• The federal government could not collect taxes.

• The federal government could easily regulate interstate commerce.

• The president had too much power.

• The states had no representation in Congress.

Why did the inability of the federal government to regulate trade under the Articles of Confederation cause problems for the new nation?

• It allowed states to create their own armies.

• It led to economic disputes and competition between states.

• It forced the president to intervene in state affairs.

• It made the Supreme Court too powerful.

Suppose you are a citizen in a state under the Articles of Confederation. What challenge might you face if you wanted to trade goods with a neighboring state?

• You would have to pay taxes to the federal government.

• You might face different trade rules and tariffs set by each state.

• You would need approval from the president.

• You could only trade with foreign countries.

Analyze how the lack of a strong central government under the Articles of Confederation affected the ability to respond to national crises, such as Shays’ Rebellion.

• The federal government quickly sent troops to stop the rebellion.

• The federal government struggled to respond because it lacked power and resources.

• The states ignored the rebellion completely.

• The president declared martial law.

Which of the following best describes the process of voting in a local election?

• Citizens vote for the president.

• Citizens vote for city council members or mayors.

• Only Congress members can vote.

• The Supreme Court selects the winner.

At the national level, which group is responsible for officially electing the President of the United States?

• The House of Representatives

• The Electoral College

• The Supreme Court

• The Senate

Imagine you are planning to vote in a state election. What steps must you take before you can cast your ballot?

• Register to vote and find your polling place.

• Wait for the president to invite you.

• Pay a voting fee to the governor.

• Submit your vote to the Supreme Court.

Evaluate how the voting process at the national level differs from the local level.

• National elections use the Electoral College, while local elections use direct voting.

• Both use the Electoral College.

• Local elections are only for federal offices.

• National elections do not require voter registration.

Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

• 13th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution granted which group the right to vote?

• African American men

• Women

• Citizens aged 18 and older

• Residents of Washington, D.C.