Question

1. why was the articles of confederation considered weak? a. it gave too much power to congress b. it gave too much power to the states c. it created a strong central government d. it allowed the president to rule without limits 15. which of the following best explains why compromise was necessary at the constitutional convention? a. the delegates agreed on all issues b. the states had different interests and populations c. the colonies were still under british control d. the articles of confederation required it 16. how did the constitution prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful? a. by creating a monarchy b. through checks and balances c. by limiting elections d. by requiring states to follow congress 17. why did anti - federalists oppose the constitution? a. they thought it gave too much power to the states b. they thought it lacked protection for individual rights c. they believed in monarchy d. they opposed independence from britain 18. the bill of rights was added mainly to: a. win support for ratification b. increase federal power c. limit free speech d. allow slavery 19. which principle of government reflects the idea that power comes from the people? a. separation of powers b. popular sovereignty c. checks and balances d. judicial review

Explanation:

1. The Articles of Confederation gave excessive power to the states, weakening the central government.
2. At the Constitutional Convention, states had varying interests and populations, thus compromise was needed.
3. The Constitution established checks - and - balances to prevent any branch from becoming too powerful.
4. Anti - Federalists opposed the Constitution as they thought it lacked protection for individual rights.
5. The Bill of Rights was added mainly to win support for ratification.
6. Popular sovereignty is the principle that power comes from the people.

Answer:

1. B. It gave too much power to the states
2. B. The states had different interests and populations
3. B. Through checks and balances
4. B. They thought it lacked protection for individual rights
5. A. Win support for ratification
6. B. Popular sovereignty