7.4 - Historical Development of the Constitution: - Practice C

Compared with the Articles of Confederation, which power did the U.S. Constitution give the national government that addresses the problem described in the document?

Which post–American Revolution problem is most directly explained by the limits described in the document?

Describe one way different economic or regional interests among the states could have made cooperation difficult under the Articles of Confederation.

Use the document to support your answer, and explain how federalism was meant to address this tension.

Explain how the document and reading suggest a challenge to unity under the Articles of Confederation.

Then compare this with one way the Constitution’s federal system tried to create unity while still allowing states to keep some power.

Which idea from the document best shows how the Articles of Confederation treated the states?

The notes mention delegates wanting a stronger national government but also limits on its power. Which idea best fits that goal in the Constitution?

Which problem under the Articles of Confederation is most directly suggested by the delegate’s notes?

Which Constitution power best addresses the weakness described in the notes?

Describe one reason delegates might have disagreed about strengthening the national government in 1787.

Use evidence from the document or reading, and explain how federalism tried to balance national power with state power.

Explain how the notes provide context for why a convention was held to revise the Articles of Confederation.

Then compare one weakness in the Articles to one way the Constitution created a stronger central government.

Explain how the document shows two different perspectives on federal power during ratification.

Then compare these perspectives to one compromise that helped the Constitution gain support.

Which concern is most directly expressed by the opponents (Anti-Federalists) in the document?

Which constitutional feature best reflects the compromise suggested in the reading between stronger federal power and protecting freedoms?

Compared with the Articles of Confederation, which goal from the Federalists’ section is most connected to creating a stronger central government?

Describe one reason supporters and opponents might disagree about states’ rights in 1788.

Use evidence from the document, and explain how the Constitution attempted to balance state authority with federal authority.