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The government that was developed under the Articles of Confederation was a direct result of the experiences under the _______________________. a. royal governors b. the King c. Parliament d. all of the above
The government that was developed under the Articles of Confederation was a direct result of the experiences under the _______________________. a. royal governors b. the King c. Parliament d. all of the above
Under the Articles of Confederation, the Continental Congress believed governing authority rested with the ______________. a. people b. states c. federal government d. judicial branch
Under the Articles of Confederation, the Continental Congress believed governing authority rested with the ______________. a. people b. states c. federal government d. judicial branch
Which of the following describes how the states were represented under the Articles of Confederation? a. States were represented in a one-house legislature in which each state had one vote. b. A separate executive branch represented the people of the states. c. Representation was given with a national court system to settle disputes.
Which of the following describes how the states were represented under the Articles of Confederation? a. States were represented in a one-house legislature in which each state had one vote. b. A separate executive branch represented the people of the states. c. Representation was given with a national court system to settle disputes.
Which of the following did the states not do under the Articles of Confederation? a. States formed their own military. b. States made their own rules. c. States forced the people to pay taxes. d. States printed their own currency (money).
Which of the following did the states not do under the Articles of Confederation? a. States formed their own military. b. States made their own rules. c. States forced the people to pay taxes. d. States printed their own currency (money).
The national Congress could make laws, but could not ___________________. a. force people to follow them. b. request funds from the states to help support the government. c. levy taxes directly to support itself.
The national Congress could make laws, but could not ___________________. a. force people to follow them. b. request funds from the states to help support the government. c. levy taxes directly to support itself.
The Constitution is based on the idea that the authority of the government comes directly from the __________________. a. people b. states c. federal government
The Constitution is based on the idea that the authority of the government comes directly from the __________________. a. people b. states c. federal government
The Constitution starts with the statement _________________. a. “In God we trust.” b. “We, the People.” c. “We believe these truths to be self-evident.”
The Constitution starts with the statement _________________. a. “In God we trust.” b. “We, the People.” c. “We believe these truths to be self-evident.”
Under the Constitution, governing powers are shared between _____________ and the _____________________. a. the executive branch, judicial branch b. the states, federal government c. the President, people
Under the Constitution, governing powers are shared between _____________ and the _____________________. a. the executive branch, judicial branch b. the states, federal government c. the President, people
The national congress is comprised of two houses; the _________________ and the __________________. a. Senate, Congress b. Senate, House of Congress c. Senate, House of Representatives d. House of Representatives, Supreme Court
The national congress is comprised of two houses; the _________________ and the __________________. a. Senate, Congress b. Senate, House of Congress c. Senate, House of Representatives d. House of Representatives, Supreme Court
In the _____________________________, the people of each state have equal representation regardless of size or population. a. Senate b. House of Representatives
In the _____________________________, the people of each state have equal representation regardless of size or population. a. Senate b. House of Representatives
In the _____________________________, the people of the state are proportionally represented by a number of representatives based on the population of the state. a. Senate b. House of Representatives
In the _____________________________, the people of the state are proportionally represented by a number of representatives based on the population of the state. a. Senate b. House of Representatives
The Constitution provides for ____________ branches of government. a. one b. two c. three
The Constitution provides for ____________ branches of government. a. one b. two c. three
How was the Articles of Confederation different from the Constitution? a. The Articles of Confederation created three branches of government, while the Constitution had a one-house legislature. b. The Articles of Confederation had a one-house legislature, while the Constitution created three branches of government. c. The Articles of Confederation had a national congress composed of the Senate and House of Representatives.
How was the Articles of Confederation different from the Constitution? a. The Articles of Confederation created three branches of government, while the Constitution had a one-house legislature. b. The Articles of Confederation had a one-house legislature, while the Constitution created three branches of government. c. The Articles of Confederation had a national congress composed of the Senate and House of Representatives.
How was the Articles of Confederation similar to the Constitution? a. Both had a judicial branch to make laws. b. Both had an executive branch to make laws. c. Both had a legislative branch to make laws.
How was the Articles of Confederation similar to the Constitution? a. Both had a judicial branch to make laws. b. Both had an executive branch to make laws. c. Both had a legislative branch to make laws.