What was one strength of the Articles of Confederation?

Question

(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 1

It allowed states to make decisions for themselves.

Answer 2

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 3

seizure of farms and increased taxes

Answer 4

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 5

Alexander Hamilton

Answer 6

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

Answer 7

slaves

Answer 8

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 9

separation of powers

Answer 10

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 11

a strong national government

Answer 12

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.

Answer 13

9 of the 13 states had to ratify it.

Answer 14

n 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
ensure liberty to future generations
provide money for scientific research

Answer 15

provide a military

Answer 16

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

Answer 17

three-fourths