How well do you know the drafting of the US Constitution?
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What is a constitution?

  • A document that establishes a monarchy.
  • A document that sets out the rules for a political party.
  • A document that sets out laws, principles, organization, and processes of a government. (correct)
  • A document that outlines the history of a government.

Why did many states oppose the creation of a strong national government?

  • They believed that a weak national government would be more effective.
  • They wanted to create a monarchy instead.
  • They wanted to give up their individual power to a national government.
  • They feared that it would be oppressive, just like British rule. (correct)

What was the purpose of the Articles of Confederation?

  • To create a strong national government.
  • To establish a monarchy.
  • To give individual states more power.
  • To establish a loose alliance between the thirteen states. (correct)

Which power was given to Congress under the Articles of Confederation?

<p>The power to declare war, make peace, and make treaties (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Congress create under the Articles of Confederation?

<p>An army and navy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Congress have the power to do with regards to money under the Articles of Confederation?

<p>Coin and borrow money (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What powers were granted to Congress under the Articles of Confederation?

<p>The power to declare war, make peace, and make treaties (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Congress negotiate and finalize with their power under the Articles of Confederation?

<p>The Treaty of Paris in 1783 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were some other powers granted to Congress under the Articles of Confederation?

<p>The power to coin and borrow money, create post offices, and create an army and navy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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