Question

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 authority to overturn decisions made by the president.
It provided Congress with a means to regulate trade.

2. Shays'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 ***

5. The Enlightenment philosopher Baron de Montesquieu wrote about which government structure that was adopted in the Constitution? (1 point)

separation of church and state
limited government ***
separation of powers
self-government

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 state legislatures must approve an amendment before it becomes law? (1 point)

one-half
three-fifth
two-thirds
three-fourths ***

10. How does staying informed on important issues best help voters? (1 point)

It helps voters know which candidates they agree with, and why. ***
It helps candidates come up with better solutions to the issues.
It helps voters organize protests against unfavorable candidates.
It helps voters follow the advertisements that candidates put out.

Answer 1

1. yes
2. one is correct, the other isn't
5. no
8. no
9. yes
10. yes

Answer 2

Is 5 C???

Answer 3

Yes, 5 is C.