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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)

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the laws Congress created relative to the Northwest Territory
the laws Congress created relative to the Northwest Territory

the central government's inability to impose taxes on states
the central government's inability to impose taxes on states

the rebellion of farmers in Massachusetts due to an increase in taxes

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The following issues or events highlighted the insufficiency of the power of the central government under the Articles of Confederation:

  1. The central government's inability to impose taxes on states - This was a significant limitation as it hindered the government’s ability to raise revenue and fund its operations.

  2. The rebellion of farmers in Massachusetts due to an increase in taxes (Shays' Rebellion) - This event illustrated the weakness of the central government in maintaining order and addressing the grievances of citizens. The inability to effectively respond to such uprisings emphasized the need for a stronger federal authority.

While the laws Congress created relative to the Northwest Territory were important for westward expansion, they do not directly illustrate the insufficiency of the central government's power in the same way the other two points do.

How did the Great Compromise settle the problem of representation in Congress?(1 point)
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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 made all states pay the same in federal taxes.
It made all states pay the same in federal taxes.

It gave each state two representatives in Congress and two representatives in the House of Representatives.

The correct response is:

It gave each state two senators and a number of representatives based on population.

This arrangement established a bicameral legislature, with equal representation for each state in the Senate and proportional representation based on population in the House of Representatives.

Which of the following excerpts from Article I of the Constitution reflects the results of the Great Compromise?

(1 point)
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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

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

All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives.



Item 16

- Article I, Section 1

The excerpt that reflects the results of the Great Compromise is:

All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives. — Article I, Section 1

This statement emphasizes the bicameral structure of Congress, which was established as a result of the Great Compromise, creating both the Senate and the House of Representatives to balance the interests of both small and large states.

A few states agreed to ratify the Constitution only if what condition was met?(1 point)
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a bill of rights would be added
a bill of rights would be added

no new states would enter the union
no new states would enter the union

the federal government would maintain complete power

The correct response is:

a bill of rights would be added.

Several states agreed to ratify the Constitution on the condition that a Bill of Rights would be added to protect individual liberties and limit the powers of the federal government.

The Congress, whenever two thirds of both Houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose Amendments to this Constitution, or, on the Application of the Legislatures of two thirds of the several States, shall call a Convention for proposing Amendments, which, in either Case, shall be valid to all Intents and Purposes, as Part of this Constitution, when ratified by the Legislatures of three fourths of the several States, or by Conventions in three fourths thereof, as the one or the other Mode of Ratification may be proposed by the Congress..."

-United States Constitution, Article V

Which of the following best summarizes this excerpt?

(1 point)
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The intent of Article V is to provide the legislative branch with the power of ratification.
The intent of Article V is to provide the legislative branch with the power of ratification.

Each state legislature may choose between either mode of ratification to ratify a proposed amendment.
Each state legislature may choose between either mode of ratification to ratify a proposed amendment.

New additions to the Constitution can be proposed with backing from a congressional majority.

The best summary of the excerpt from Article V is:

Each state legislature may choose between either mode of ratification to ratify a proposed amendment.

This response captures the essence of the excerpt, which explains the process for proposing and ratifying amendments to the Constitution, including the options available for ratification by the states.

Of the following statements, which one best represents the role of the judicial branch of government?(1 point)
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The judicial branch tries government employees that are accused of committing a crime.
The judicial branch tries government employees that are accused of committing a crime.

The judicial branch has the ability to declare a law unconstitutional.
The judicial branch has the ability to declare a law unconstitutional.

The judicial branch has a responsibility to ensure that the committee system functions appropriately.

The statement that best represents the role of the judicial branch of government is:

The judicial branch has the ability to declare a law unconstitutional.

This is a key function of the judicial branch, particularly the Supreme Court, which interprets laws and has the power to review the constitutionality of legislative and executive actions.