9/19: Articles of Confederation to Principles of Constitution

What was the first constitution of the United States?

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

What kind of government did the Articles of Confederation create?

• A strong central government

• A federal government

• A monarchy

• A confederal government

What is a confederate government?

• A government with unlimited power

• A loose union of independent states

• A government with a strong central power

• A government ruled by a king

Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress couldn't do what?

• Protect the U.S.

• Tax citizens

What was a consequence of the weak national government under the Articles of Confederation?

• It was difficult to raise money

• The government became too powerful

• States had no power

• There was no foreign interference

What event showed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

• The American Revolution

• Shays' Rebellion

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Constitutional Convention

Which principle means the government is only allowed to do things the people give it power to do?

• Rule of Law

• Federalism

• Limited Government

• Separation of Powers

The principle that government and its officers must always obey the law is called what?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Checks & Balances

• Rule of Law

• Federalism

Which principle divides political power between a national government and state governments?

• Separation of Powers

• Limited Government

• Rule of Law

• Federalism

The Constitution divides the government into three different branches. This is an example of what?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Federalism

• Limited Government

• Separation of Powers