What issues or events highlighted the insufficiency of the power of the central government under the Articles of Confederation? Select all that apply.(2 points)
Responses
the central government’s inability to impose taxes on states
the central government’s inability to impose taxes on states
the laws Congress created relative to the Northwest Territory
the laws Congress created relative to the Northwest Territory
the central government’s ability to create new laws without the states’ approval
the central government’s ability to create new laws without the states’ approval
the rebellion of farmers in Massachusetts due to an increase in taxes
- the central government’s inability to impose taxes on states
- the rebellion of farmers in Massachusetts due to an increase in taxes
Locke’s principle of a natural right to property was established in the Constitution. Certain guarantees in the Constitution protect the rights of people to own private property, enforce contracts, and engage freely in business activities. These freedoms are essential to a market economy. Article I of the Constitution also gave Congress the power to regulate commerce and encourage the free flow of goods between states, creating an environment in which business could thrive. Use the excerpt to answer the question. Based on this excerpt from the text, how was Locke’s principle for the right to property represented by the nation becoming one common market?(1 point)
Responses
It brought about an end to tariffs on goods traded and sold between states.
It brought about an end to tariffs on goods traded and sold between states.
Individuals could now enforce contracts that the courts had originally rejected.
Individuals could now enforce contracts that the courts had originally rejected.
Businesses were now able to operate among all the states rather than just within their own state
Businesses were now able to operate among all the states rather than just within their own state
It gave people the right to engage freely in producing, selling, and buying products.
Businesses were now able to operate among all the states rather than just within their own state
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 by which civil unrest is handled by the central government.
the process by which civil unrest is handled by the central 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
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 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