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U.S. Constitution Framers and Characteristics

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What event identified the problems associated with the weak central government created by the Articles of Confederation?

Shays Rebellion (correct)

The Boston Tea Party

The War of 1812

The Revolutionary War

Why did Shays Rebellion take place?

To protest high taxes on imported goods

To demand the release of unjustly imprisoned farmers

To seize control of court houses and end property foreclosures (correct)

To overthrow the local government

What caused the state militia in Massachusetts to be unable to be raised?

Political unrest

Poor economy and lack of state funds (correct)

Interference from the national government

Lack of volunteers

What was the outcome of Shays Rebellion?

It ended with the intervention of a private militia Signup and view all the answers

What was the main concern raised by the Stamp Act of 1765?

The fear of setting a precedent for raising revenue without colonial approval Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Stamp Act Congress of 1765?

It defined the proper relationship between colonial governments and the British Parliament Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Quartering Act of 1765?

To force colonists to allow British troops to quarter in their private homes Signup and view all the answers

What did the French and Indian War (Seven Years’ War) in North America determine?

British or French domination over the continent Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary motivation of the Framers in creating the U.S. Constitution?

Ensuring domestic order and political stability Signup and view all the answers

What problem did the Framers face in creating the governing system in the U.S. Constitution?

Weakness of historical confederacies Signup and view all the answers

What did some view as the motivation behind the Framers' creation of the Constitution?

Promoting industry and trade Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Framers abandon the Articles of Confederation in favor of a new U.S. Constitution?

Inability to quickly end Shays Rebellion Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the separation of powers doctrine?

To parcel out power among the three branches of government Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the legislative branch?

Making laws Signup and view all the answers

How are the branches of government selected?

They are separately staffed and responsible to different constituencies Signup and view all the answers

What does the concept of checks and balances ensure?

Limited and balanced power among the three branches Signup and view all the answers