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Constitution Quiz #1
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How many goals are listed in the Preamble of the Constitution | Seven |
| What document formed the first government of the United States | The Articles of Confederation |
| The articles of COnfederation were seen as a "league of _______________" | friendship |
| Under the articles was the state or national government stronger? | State |
| True or False the National government under the articles had the power to collect taxes | False |
| Why did the colonists want a weak central government under the Articles of COnfederation? | they feared a strong government would take away their rights |
| One weakness which caused the states to bicker under the articles was they were allowed to print their own _______________ | money |
| Why was it so difficult to get an amendment passed under the Articles of Confederation? | All 13 states had to agree to the change |
| Be able to name a goal of the preamble, explain what the goal means and give an example of how that goal is met today | various |
| Due to the weaknesses of the articles the delegates in Philadelphia decided to write a new government called | The Consitution |