1. What was one strength of the Articles of Confederation? (1 point)
>it allowed states to make decisions for themselves.
>it gave the federal government power to impose taxes
>it gave Congress the athority to overturn decisions made. By the president.
>it provided congress with a means to regulate trade.
2: Shay's rebellion in 1787 was in response to what? Select all that apply. (2 points)
-expansion of territories
-the Northwest Ordinance
-seizure of farms
-increased taxes
3: Which of the following was one of the principal authors of the Federalist papers? (1 point)
> George Washington
> Alexander Hamilton
> Thomas Jefferson
> John Adams
4: The Three-Fiths compromise concerned representation based on which of the following groups? (1 point)
>women
>Indians
>Slaves
>Immigrants
5: The Enlightenment philosopher Baron de Montesquieu wrote about which government structured that was adopted in the constitution? (1 point)
> separation of church and state
> Limited government
> separation of powers
> self-government
6: In the debate over the constitution, which of the following did the federalists favor?
>a bill of rights
> an end to taxes
> a strong national government
>strong state governments
7: Which of the following was the minimum requirement for the US Constitution to go into affect? (1 point)
>6 of the 13 states had to ratify it
> 9 of the 13 states had ratify it
> 11 of the 13 states had to ratify it
> All 13 states had to ratify it
8: In the preamble of the Constitution, to what does the phrase "Provide for the common defense " refer? (1 point)
> provide for a police force
> provide a military
> ensure liberty to future generations
> provide money for scientific research
9: What fraction of the state legislators must approve an amendment before becomes law? (1 point)
> One-half
> Three-fifth
> two-thirds
> three-forths
10: how does staying informed on important issues best help voters? (1 point)
> it helps voters know which candidates they greet with and why
> it helps candidates come up with better solutions to the issues
> it helps voters organize protest against unfavorable candidates
>it helps voters follow the advertisements that candidates put out.
If anyone has the correct answers to ANY of these, I will be very greatful
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1. What was one strength of the Articles of Confederation?
Answer) It allowed states to make decisions for themselves.
2. Shay's rebellion in 1787 was in response to what? Select all that apply.
Answer) Seizure of farms & Increased taxes.
3. Which of the following was one of the principal authors of the Federalist papers?
Answer) Alexander Hamilton.
4. The Three-Fifths compromise concerned representation based on which of the following groups?
Answer) Slaves.
5. The Enlightenment philosopher Baron de Montesquieu wrote about which government structured that was adopted in the constitution?
Answer) Separation of powers.
6. In the debate over the constitution, which of the following did the federalists favor?
Answer) A strong national government.
7. Which of the following was the minimum requirement for the U.S. Constitution to go into effect?
Answer) 9 of the 13 states had to ratify it.
8. In the preamble of the Constitution, to what does the phrase "Provide for the common defense" refer?
Answer) Provide a military.
9. What fraction of the state legislators must approve an amendment before becomes law?
Answer) Three-fourths.
10. How does staying informed on important issues best help voters?
Answer) It helps voters know which candidates they agree with, and why
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