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Primary Sources: Alexander Hamilton Finds Deficiencies in the Constitution, 1780

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Read the passage Primary Sources: Alexander Hamilton Finds Deficiencies in the Constitution, 1780. Then answer the questions below.

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Read the passage Primary Sources: Alexander Hamilton Finds Deficiencies in the Constitution, 1780. Then answer the questions below.

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Question 1

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Based on the source, what can you MOST likely conclude about the author?

He supported a stronger federal government.

He supported stronger state governments.

He believed states should set their own tax policies.

He believed Congress had too much power.

Question 2

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The Constitution of the United States was passed after the Articles of Confederation. Which provisions from the Constitution would BEST address Hamilton's concerns with the Articles of Confederation? Select two correct answers.

The Constitution designated term limits of two years for House Representatives and six years for Senators.

The Constitution divided Congress into the House of Representatives and the Senate.

The Constitution gave Congress the ability to write and pass laws. 

The Constitution granted the federal government the power to tax individuals. 

The Constitution created separate judicial, legislative, and executive branches of the federal government.

Question 3

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Drag the items into the correct box based on whether they are areas where Congress has too little power or too much power.

control of administrative tasks
ability to collect taxes
control of the army

Too little power
Too much power