Articles/US Constitution (AKS 33 d)

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What year did the Articles of Confederation officially go into effect?

1787

1781 (correct)

1776

1791

What type of government did the Articles of Confederation establish?

Confederation (correct)

Monarchical government

Unitary government

Federal government

Which power was NOT granted to the government under the Articles of Confederation?

Levy taxes (correct)

Establish a national army

Sign treaties

Declare war

Why were Americans hesitant to give power to a central government after gaining independence?

They feared a tyrant similar to British rule Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the legislative structure created by the Articles of Confederation?

Unicameral legislature Signup and view all the answers

What significant issue arose due to the lack of a strong central government under the Articles?

Interstate trade disputes Signup and view all the answers

What major flaw of the Articles of Confederation made it difficult for all states to agree on issues?

Requirement of unanimous consent for changes Signup and view all the answers

How did the Articles of Confederation address the need for a chief executive?

By providing for no chief executive Signup and view all the answers

What was the main issue the Great Compromise aimed to resolve?

Representation in the legislature Signup and view all the answers

How did the Three-Fifths Compromise affect representation related to enslaved individuals?

Slaves counted as three-fifths of a person for representation Signup and view all the answers

What role did Baldwin play at the Constitutional Convention?

He helped develop the Great Compromise Signup and view all the answers

What was a key characteristic of the U.S. government established by the Constitution?

Representative republic with checks and balances Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant weakness of the Articles of Confederation regarding state compliance?

Congress could make laws but could not enforce them. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was a fear among Southern delegates during the Constitutional Convention?

End of the slave trade and counting slaves as population Signup and view all the answers

Why did George Washington describe the Articles of Confederation as 'a half-starved, limping government'?

The national government was too weak to manage the country effectively. Signup and view all the answers

When was the U.S. Constitution signed?

September 17, 1787 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly describes the main purpose of the Articles of Confederation?

Create a loose agreement between states Signup and view all the answers

What led to the Constitutional Convention in 1787?

The realization that the Articles of Confederation were too weak. Signup and view all the answers

What does the U.S. Constitution limit regarding government power?

It restricts powers of the government and the rights of the individual Signup and view all the answers

What was a key outcome of the Constitutional Convention?

Formation of a new constitution that replaced the Articles. Signup and view all the answers

Which issue was particularly contentious during the Constitutional Convention regarding representation?

Whether representation should be equal for all states or based on population. Signup and view all the answers

Abraham Baldwin was involved in which critical issue during discussions at the Constitutional Convention?

Debating states' representation in Congress. Signup and view all the answers

What influence did foreign governments have regarding the effectiveness of the Articles of Confederation?

They were unsure if they were dealing with one nation or many. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the government under the Articles of Confederation?

Congress had the power to levy taxes. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Articles of Confederation

The Articles of Confederation was America's first written constitution, created during the American Revolution.
The Articles of Confederation established a weak central government and gave states a lot of power over their own affairs.
The Articles of Confederation was ratified in 1781.
The Articles created a republican democracy where citizens elect representatives.
The Articles of Confederation lacked a strong national government, leader, or chief executive.
The Articles of Confederation could not create a national army without the consent of all states.
The Articles of Confederation did not allow the government to levy taxes, making it impossible to pay debts or soldiers.
The Articles of Confederation did not regulate trade among the states which led to states imposing tariffs on each other.
The Articles of Confederation did not provide for a judicial or executive branch, only a one-house legislative branch.

The Constitutional Convention

The founders realized the Articles of Confederation were too weak to govern the country effectively.
In May 1787, delegates from 12 states met in Philadelphia to revise the Articles of Confederation.
The delegates ended up discarding the Articles, writing a completely new document called the U.S. Constitution, during what became known as the Constitutional Convention.
The delegates from Georgia who attended the Constitutional Convention were Abraham Baldwin and William Few.
Abraham Baldwin was involved in debates regarding the representation of states in Congress.
Small states feared that they would be outvoted by large states.
To prevent smaller states from withdrawing from the convention, Baldwin changed his vote to side with the smaller states, forcing a tie and sending the issue to a committee for further review.
The Great Compromise, developed by Baldwin, created a bicameral legislature where states each had two members in the Senate, but representation in the House of Representatives was based on state population.
The "Three-Fifths Compromise" was a compromise reached at the Constitutional Convention regarding the counting of slaves for representation.
Slaves were considered ⅗ of a person for representation.
The U.S. Constitution was signed on September 17, 1787.
The U.S. Constitution outlines the framework for America's government.
The U.S. Constitution establishes America's government as a representative republic (democracy) and limits government power.
The U.S. Constitution protects the basic rights of citizens.

Differences Between Articles of Confederation and The U.S. Constitution

The U.S. Constitution replaced the Articles of Confederation and created a stronger central government.
The U.S. Constitution established a three-branch government with checks and balances.
The U.S. Constitution allowed for a stronger national government, unlike the Articles of Confederation.
The U.S. Constitution protected citizens' rights, while the Articles lacked a bill of rights.

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