Our new nation under the Articles of Confederation (AOC) was experiencing many difficulties. Name at least two problems experienced under the AOC.

Quiz on the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution

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7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Did not have power over states, no taxes
Strong central government, high taxes
Too much power over states, no debt
No representation, high tariffs
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did so many people originally support the Articles of Confederation?
It promised a strong central government
It was similar to having a king
It allowed for state independence
It was easy to amend
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
For what purpose were the Land Ordinance of 1785 and the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 created?
To establish a national bank
To raise money for the new government
To create a federal army
To build new roads
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why were the Federalist Papers written?
To oppose the US Constitution
To support the ratification of the US Constitution
To create a new form of government
To declare independence from Britain
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the US Constitution describe?
The history of the United States
The structure and purpose of government
The rights of British citizens
The laws of the state of New York
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Name two features of the United States House of Representatives.
Equal representation for each state
Representation based on population
Six-year terms
Two-year terms
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was the Bill of Rights added to the US Constitution?
To increase federal power
To protect individual liberties
To establish a monarchy
To create a new currency
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Define Federalism.
A system where power is divided between national and state governments
A system where the national government has all the power
A system where state governments have all the power
A system where power is divided between three branches
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a Veto and how does it work?
A power to pass laws
A power to reject a decision or proposal
A power to declare war
A power to appoint judges
10.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was the Supreme Court case of Marbury v. Madison (1803) important?
It established the power of the President
It gave the Supreme Court power to declare laws unconstitutional
It created the Bill of Rights
It ended the Revolutionary War
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