Quiz on the Reform of the Articles of Confederation

What was a significant outcome of the Annapolis Convention of 1786?

• It highlighted the need for a stronger federal government.

• It resolved the issues raised by Shays' Rebellion.

• It successfully reformed the Articles of Confederation.

• It led to the immediate drafting of the U.S. Constitution.

What did James Madison study to find solutions for reforming the Articles of Confederation?

• The British parliamentary system

• Ancient and modern confederated governments

• The Roman Empire's governance

• The French Revolution

How did George Washington's support influence Madison's efforts?

• It led Madison to abandon his ideas for reform.

• It discouraged Madison from pursuing reforms.

• It had no impact on Madison's plans.

• It encouraged Madison to draft a report on the confederation.

What was the title of Madison's report critiquing the confederation?

• Vices of the Political System of the United States

• The Federalist Papers

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Constitution of the United States

What did Madison propose regarding the federal government's authority over state legislation?

• State legislation should be completely independent of federal oversight.

• State legislation should have veto power over federal laws.

• The federal government should have veto power over state legislation.

• The federal government should have no authority over state legislation.

What was Madison's view on the representation in the legislature?

• Equal representation for all states

• Representation based on population

• Representation based on land size

• Representation based on economic contribution

What did Madison believe about the legislative and judicial branches?

• They should be abolished.

• They should be merged into one branch.

• They should have supreme authority.

• They should have limited authority.

What was Madison's stance on how changes to the Articles of Confederation should be approved?

• By a committee of state representatives

• By the federal government alone

• By the people in ratifying conventions

• By the state legislatures

What did Madison believe was necessary for the new system of government?

• Approval by the state legislatures

• Approval by the federal government

• Approval by foreign governments

• Approval by the people themselves

What was a potential consequence if the Articles of Confederation were not reformed, according to Madison?

• The confederation would remain stable.

• The confederation would gain international support.

• The union would become stronger.

• The confederation might split into rival factions.