The Constitution

What was the main concern of most Americans regarding direct democracy after the American Revolution?

• It would be too expensive to implement.

• It would lead to faster decision-making.

• Uneducated citizens might make poor decisions.

• It would strengthen the national government.

How did voting rules differ among states in the 1700s?

• All states required property ownership

• Some states allowed all tax-paying men to vote

• Only women could vote

• Voting was not allowed

What was one of the main issues addressed by the Articles of Confederation regarding state and federal power?

• States controlled all aspects of government

• Federal government controlled all aspects of government

• States controlled some things, national government controlled others

• Federal government had no power

Which states were part of the Northwest Territory according to the map?

• Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio

• New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee

• Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota

• California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico

What was one major problem with the Articles of Confederation regarding state cooperation?

• States acted independently and didn’t cooperate.

• States had too much federal oversight.

• States were required to share resources equally.

• States had no voting power.

Why was the equal voting power of each state under the Articles of Confederation considered unfair?

• Larger states had more resources.

• Smaller states had more influence.

• Tiny states like Georgia had the same voting power as large states like Massachusetts.

• Voting was based on population size.

How did foreign countries like Britain and Spain view the U.S. government under the Articles of Confederation?

• As a strong and unified nation.

• As a potential ally.

• As a weak government.

• As a major economic power.

What was one of the outcomes of the farmers' rebellion in 1787?

• The Articles of Confederation were replaced with a new Constitution.

• The state militia was disbanded.

• Farmers were given free land.

• Taxes were abolished.

What was the main issue debated at the Constitutional Convention in 1787?

• Taxation policies

• Representation in Congress

• Trade regulations

• Military funding

Who proposed the compromise that led to the creation of a bicameral legislature in the United States?

• James Madison

• Roger Sherman

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin