Strengthening the New Government
Causes Event Effects
Articles of Confederation limit the power of the national government.
Problems occur between states with no way to resolve them.
National government has no funds since it cannot levy taxes.
British forces ignore the Treaty of Paris, and Spain closes New Orleans to American ships.
Shays's Rebellion occurs over farm debt.
A convention is called to revise the Articles of Confederation.
A new Constitution is written and ratified.
A stronger government is created through the establishment of three branches.
Power is divided between national and state governments, giving the national government more control.
Delegate compromises allow slavery to continue.
Amendments, including a Bill of Rights, are added to the Constitution to define personal rights and freedoms.
Today, debate over the balance of power between the national government and states continues.
Question
Use the chart to answer the question
Which of the following causes listed on the chart was resolved by the Constitution?
(1 point)
Responses
the ability of the national government to deal with state issues
the ability of the national government to deal with state issues
the violation of the Treaty of Paris by Britain
the violation of the Treaty of Paris by Britain
the process through which civil unrest is handled by the central government
the process through which civil unrest is handled by the central government
the amount of taxes levied by the government
the amount of taxes levied by the government
the ability of the national government to deal with state issues
How did The Great Compromise settle the problem of representation in Congress?
(1 point)
Responses
It allowed all states to have equal numbers of representatives in Congress.
It allowed all states to have equal numbers of representatives in Congress.
It gave each state two senators and a number of representatives based on population.
It gave each state two senators and a number of representatives based on population.
It gave each state two representatives in Congress and two representatives in the House of Representatives.
It gave each state two representatives in Congress and two representatives in the House of Representatives.
It made all states pay the same in federal taxes.
It gave each state two senators and a number of representatives based on population.
Which of the following excerpts from Article I of the Constitution reflects the results of the Great Compromise?
(1 point)
Responses
Representatives and direct Taxes shall be apportioned among the several States which may be included within this Union, according to their respective Numbers….
—Article I, Section 2, Clause 3
Representatives and direct Taxes shall be apportioned among the several States which may be included within this Union, according to their respective Numbers…. —Article I, Section 2, Clause 3
All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives.
—Article I, Section 1
All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives. —Article I, Section 1
The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several States…
—Article I, Section 2, Clause 5
The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several States… —Article I, Section 2, Clause 5
The Vice President of the United States shall be President of the Senate but shall have no Vote, unless they be equally divided.
—Article I, Section 2, Clause 4
The Vice President of the United States shall be President of the Senate but shall have no Vote, unless they be equally divided. —Article I, Section 2, Clause 4
The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several States… —Article I, Section 2, Clause 5
A few states agreed to ratify the Constitution only if what condition was met?
(1 point)
Responses
George Washington was elected president
George Washington was elected president
a bill of rights would be added
a bill of rights would be added
the federal government would maintain complete power
the federal government would maintain complete power
no new states would enter the union
a bill of rights would be added
The Congress, whenever two thirds of both Houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose Amendments to this Constitution, or, on the Application of the Legislatures of two thirds of the several States, shall call a Convention for proposing Amendments, which, in either Case, shall be valid to all Intents and Purposes, as Part of this Constitution, when ratified by the Legislatures of three fourths of the several States, or by Conventions in three fourths thereof, as the one or the other Mode of Ratification may be proposed by the Congress...."
—United States Constitution, Article V
Question
Use the excerpt to answer the question.
Which of the following best summarizes this excerpt?
(1 point)
Responses
Alterations to the Constitution must be deemed necessary and proposed by the House of Representatives.
Alterations to the Constitution must be deemed necessary and proposed by the House of Representatives.
Each state legislature may choose between either mode of ratification to ratify a proposed amendment.
Each state legislature may choose between either mode of ratification to ratify a proposed amendment.
New additions to the Constitution can be proposed with backing from a congressional majority.
New additions to the Constitution can be proposed with backing from a congressional majority.
The intent of Article V is to provide the legislative branch with the power of ratification.
Each state legislature may choose between either mode of ratification to ratify a proposed amendment.
Of the following statements, which one best represents the role of the judicial branch of government?
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Responses
The judicial branch tries government employees that are accused of committing a crime.
The judicial branch tries government employees that are accused of committing a crime.
The judicial branch has the ability to declare a law unconstitutional.
The judicial branch has the ability to declare a law unconstitutional.
The judicial branch writes the bills that are then sent to the legislative branch.
The judicial branch writes the bills that are then sent to the legislative branch.
The judicial branch has a responsibility to ensure that the committee system functions appropriately.
The judicial branch has a responsibility to ensure that the committee system functions appropriately.
The judicial branch has the ability to declare a law unconstitutional.
What resulted from the loss in value of the Continental dollar?
(1 point)
Responses
Foreign countries demanded repayment of their war loans from the government.
Foreign countries demanded repayment of their war loans from the government.
Trade became complicated because states printed their own currencies.
Trade became complicated because states printed their own currencies.
Congress began to sell sections of land in the Northwest Territory.
Congress began to sell sections of land in the Northwest Territory.
Expeditions were sent to the West in search of gold and silver to back the new paper money.
Trade became complicated because states printed their own currencies.
Which responsibilities do state governments have with respect to public education? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses
running school boards
running school boards
providing funding
providing funding
setting standards
setting standards
hiring teachers
running school boards, providing funding, setting standards
Which responsibilities do state governments have with respect to public education? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses
running school boards
running school boards - only 2 answers are allowed
providing funding
providing funding - only 2 answers are allowed
setting standards
setting standards - only 2 answers are allowed
hiring teachers
hiring teachers - only 2 answers are allowed
Only 2 answers are allowed.
Only 2 answers are allowed.
providing funding and setting standards
How did George Mason influence the creation of the Bill of Rights?
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Responses
He refused to sign the United States Constitution.
He refused to sign the United States Constitution.
He encouraged others to oppose the ratification of the Constitution.
He encouraged others to oppose the ratification of the Constitution.
He assembled an antifederalist convention in Virginia to discuss the matter.
He assembled an antifederalist convention in Virginia to discuss the matter.
He wrote a pamphlet titled “Objections to This Constitution of Government.”
He wrote a pamphlet titled “Objections to This Constitution of Government.”
How does the Constitution reflect the principle of popular sovereignty?
(1 point)
Responses
by limiting the amount of power of the government
by limiting the amount of power of the government
by placing protections on the civil rights of the nation's citizens
by placing protections on the civil rights of the nation's citizens
by implementing safeguards against the abuse of power
by implementing safeguards against the abuse of power
by allowing the people to choose their representatives
by allowing the people to choose their representatives
by allowing the people to choose their representatives
Of the following, which best describes the framework for the Constitution? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses
A system of checks and balances is designed to prevent abuse of power.
A system of checks and balances is designed to prevent abuse of power. - only 2 answers are allowed
The four branches equally share one-quarter of the power.
The four branches equally share one-quarter of the power. - only 2 answers are allowed
Powers not mentioned in the Constitution are assumed to belong to the federal government.
Powers not mentioned in the Constitution are assumed to belong to the federal government. - only 2 answers are allowed
The separation of powers ensures that no one branch has too much power.
The separation of powers ensures that no one branch has too much power. - only 2 answers are allowed
Only 2 answers are allowed.
Only 2 answers are allowed.
A system of checks and balances is designed to prevent abuse of power and
The separation of powers ensures that no one branch has too much power.