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Week 9 SS8H3d Pretest Review

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Question 1

1.

Read the excerpt from a letter sent from James Madison to George Washington in April of 1787. Then answer the question that follows.

Conceiving that an individual independence of the States is utterly irreconcileable with their aggregate sovereignty; and that a consolidation of the whole into one simple republic would be as inexpedient as it is unattainable, I have sought for some middle ground, which may at once support a due supremacy of the national authority, and not exclude the local authorities wherever they can be subordinately useful.

Based on the excerpt and your knowledge of social studies, why did Madison believe the government created by the Articles of Confederation was ineffective? What principle of government did he feel would allow for more effective governance?

Madison believed that the new government must emphasize federalism, and that the states were too weak to enforce their own laws under the articles.

Madison believed that the new government must emphasize popular sovereignty, and that the central government was too oppressive under the articles.

Madison believed that the new government must emphasize federalism, and that the central government was too weak to govern effectively under the articles.

Madison believed that the new government must emphasize popular sovereignty, and that the states often violated the rights of their citizens under the articles.

Question 2

2.

Why was it difficult to pass new national laws under the Articles of Confederation?

Congress could not override presidential vetoes.

Nine of the thirteen states had to approve new laws.

A majority of the country's population had to approve new laws.

Only the president could introduce laws for approval by Congress.

Question 3

3.

Look at the diagram. Then answer the question that follows. Which of these statements correctly completes the "Effect" box on the right?

The Bill of Rights was added to the Articles of Confederation.

The Articles of Confederation were replaced by the Constitution.

The Constitution was amended to win approval by the Federalists.

The Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence.

Question 4

4.

Why was it important to Georgia for the US Constitution to create a strong central government?

It would raise important funds for border expansion.

It would enforce laws that would otherwise be ignored.

It would collect taxes from other colonies for the general good.

It would provide protection against a growing American Indian threat.

Question 5

5.

Georgia's unwavering stance on which issue resulted in the state playing an important role at the Constitutional Convention?

the institution of slavery

the structure of the legislature

the use of tariffs by state governments

the process of electing the president

Question 6

6.

Georgia's decision to ratify the US Constitution was based largely on which of the following factors?

the need for increased state tax revenue

the need for a more reliable postal system

the need for a strong central government

the need for more state control over the military

Question 7

7.

After the American Revolution, Georgia began expanding westward and conflicts with American Indians increased. Georgians wanted a strong national government to help with these conflicts, so Georgia quickly ratified which document in 1788

the Bill of Rights

the Declaration of Independence

the Articles of Confederation

the Constitution of the United States

Question 8

8.

Prior to the ratification of the Constitution, which of the following problems could have occurred in the United States due to the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation

Concerned about growing opposition to his rule, the president enacted new laws outlawing criticism of the government and limiting the freedom of the press.

In order to protect its cotton industry, the state of Georgia imposed a tariff on all agricultural goods imported from North Carolina and South Carolina.

Due to a costly war, the federal government raised personal income taxes so much that individuals were unable to afford basic necessities.

Because Georgia had a small population, it had very little representation in the national legislature, leading many Georgians to distrust the national government.