What is the purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution?

To introduce the goals of the new constitution

The Articles of Confederation was a weak government because

The states held the majority of the power

The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 was important because it

provided qualifications to become a state

What was the purpose of the Articles of Confederation?

Govern the colonies after independence from England

Which is a result of the Great Compromise?

a bi-cameral [two-house] legislature

The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 established what precedent for new territories

equality of new states with the old

How did the 3/5 Clause affect the political power of Southern states?

It increased their political representation in Congress

The importance of the Articles of Confederation was that it

Became the first government for the states

What was the 3/5 Compromise?

Says that 3/5 of slaves count as representation in govt.

A major weakness of the Articles of Confederation was that they

made it difficult for the government to establish taxes

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Preamble, Constitutional Compromises, Articles of Confederation

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1
What is the purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution?
all of the above
To introduce the goals of the new constitution
Compare the new constitution with the Articles of Confederation
Show that it represents the will of half of the people
2
Which of the following is not one of the purposes mentioned in the Preamble?
ensure domestic tranquility
due process
provide for the general welfare
establish justice
3
The Articles of Confederation was a weak government because
The states held the majority of the power
The U.S. Was ruled by a King
Each state held only 1 vote
9 out of 13 states had to agree to make changes to A.O.C.
4
The Articles of Confederation featured
A tax collecting national government
A powerful monarchy
A strong central government
A weak central government
5
Which of the following was a major strength of the Articles of Confederation?
A court system to resolve conflicts between states
Ability to print (coin) money
Strong federal government control
Power to tax states
6
The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 was important because it
Established a slave state boundary
Demanded independence from Great Britain by brute force
established reservations for Native Americans
provided qualifications to become a state
7
Under the Articles of Confederation there was no
Executive power
Military leaders
Representatives
Legislative power
8
Which group did the Great Compromise satisfy the most?
southern States with many slaves
more prosperous States
smaller, less populous States
northern commercial interests
9
What was the purpose of the Articles of Confederation?
Establish control of the United States
Elect a ruler to govern the United States
Divide the country into different parts
Govern the colonies after independence from England
10
Which is a result of the Great Compromise?
the end of the slave trade
a bi-cameral [two-house] legislature
checks and balances
interstate [between the state] trade
11
The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 established what precedent for new territories
fair treatment of the Indians
popular sovereignty
equality of new states with the old
support for public education
12
Which is not part of the Preamble to the Constitution?
Promote the general welfare
Do ordain and establish this Constitution
Pursuit of happiness
Provide for the common defense
13
How did the 3/5 Clause affect the political power of Southern states?
It increased their political representation in Congress
It led to more senators from Southern states
It had no effect on their political power
It decreased their political representation in Congress
14
The importance of the Articles of Confederation was that it
Established a leader to rule the U.S.
Became a representative government for the states
Guided colonists in breaking away from England
Became the first government for the states
15
What was the 3/5 Compromise?
Says that 3/5 states must agree to amend to Constitution
Says that 3/5 land owners count as representation in govt.
Says that 3/5 square miles of land count a population
Says that 3/5 of slaves count as representation in govt.
16
The first three words of the Preamble, "We the people," shows?
Popular Soveignty
Separation of Powers
Liberterianism
Republicanism
17
A major weakness of the Articles of Confederation was that they
did not include a method for amendment
made it difficult for the government to establish taxes
created a too-powerful chief executive
denied Federal government power to mediate disputes
18
What two plans made up the Great Compromise?
Massachusetts & Georgia Plans
Virginia & Massachusetts Plans
New Jersey & Virginia Plans
New York & New Jersey Plans
19
What did the Great Compromise create?
Senate
House of Representatives
All of the above
Congress
20
What did the Northwest Ordinance do?
All of the above
Set requirements for admission to union as states
Banned slavery
Organized territory into 5+ states
21
The Preamble says to ourselves and our posterity. What does posterity mean?
Welfare
Peace
Future generations
Security
22
Which is NOT a goal of the Preamble?
Provide for the common defense
Establish justice
Promote the general welfare
Right to privacy
23
Under the Articles of Confederation each state received ___ vote in Congress.
1
2
3
5
24
The goal of the Preamble: "insure domestic tranquility" means?
Provide security
Make people rich
Keep people healthy
Keep things peaceful
25
This rebellion over high taxes proved the Articles of Confederation were weak
Whiskey Rebellion
Browns' Rebellion
Bacon's Rebellion
Shays' Rebellion

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