Question

What was one strength of the Articles of Confederation?
(1 point)
Responses

It allowed states to make decisions for themselves.
It allowed states to make decisions for themselves.

It gave the federal government power to impose taxes.
It gave the federal government power to impose taxes.

It gave Congress the authority to overturn decisions made by the president.
It gave Congress the authority to overturn decisions made by the president.

It provided Congress with a means to regulate trade.
Answer
Shays's rebellion in 1787 was in response to what? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses

expansion of territories
expansion of territories

the Northwest Ordinance
the Northwest Ordinance

seizure of farms
seizure of farms

increased taxes
Answer
Which of the following was one of the principal authors of the Federalist Papers?
(1 point)
Responses

George Washington
George Washington

Alexander Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton

Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson

John Adams
Answer
The Three-Fifths Compromise concerned representation based on which of the following groups?
(1 point)
Answer
The Three-Fifths Compromise concerned representation based on which of the following groups?
(1 point)
Responses

women
women

Native Americans
Native Americans

slaves
slaves

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

separation of church and state
separation of church and state

limited government
limited government

separation of powers
separation of powers

self-government
Answer
In the debate over the Constitution, which of the following did Federalists favor?
(1 point)
Responses

a bill of rights
a bill of rights

an end to taxes
an end to taxes

a strong national government
a strong national government

strong state governments
Answer
Which of the following was the minimum requirement for the U.S. Constitution to go into effect?
(1 point)
Responses

6 of the 13 states had to ratify it.
6 of the 13 states had to ratify it.

9 of the 13 states had to ratify it.
9 of the 13 states had to ratify it.

11 of the 13 states had to ratify it.
11 of the 13 states had to ratify it.

All 13 states had to ratify it.
All 13 states had to ratify it.
Answer

8 of 10 8 of 10 Items
Question
In the preamble of the Constitution, to what does the phrase "provide for the common defense" refer?
(1 point)
Responses

provide for a police force
provide for a police force

provide a military
provide a military

ensure liberty to future generations
Answer
What fraction of state legislatures must approve an amendment before it becomes law?
(1 point)
Responses

one-half
one-half

three-fifth
three-fifth

two-thirds
two-thirds

three-fourths
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It provided Congress with a means to regulate trade.
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seizure of farms
increased taxes
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Alexander Hamilton
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Enslaved individuals or slaves
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slaves
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separation of powers
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a strong national government
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9 of the 13 states had to ratify it.
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provide a military
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three-fourths