Which of the following was one way the Constitution attempted to reconcile a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
(1 point)
• The Constitution gave more power to the states.
• The Constitution provided a more centralized government.
• All enslaved African Americans would be counted in the population.
• The judicial branch would have the power to pass laws.
The correct answer is: The Constitution provided a more centralized government.
Which of the following statements describes the structure of the government outlined in the Constitution? Select all that apply.
(2 points)
• The executive branch would carry out the laws.
• The executive branch would make laws.
• The legislative branch would make laws.
• The legislative branch would interpret laws.
• The judicial branch would interpret the laws
• The judicial branch would carry out the laws.
The correct answers are:
- The executive branch would carry out the laws.
- The legislative branch would make laws.
- The judicial branch would interpret the laws.
Which of the following is true about Alexander Hamilton during the Constitutional Convention?
(1 point)
• He proposed the Virginia Plan.
• He strongly opposed the Articles of Confederation.
• He drafted the New Jersey Plan.
• He facilitated the Great Compromise.