Question

part i: multiple choice
circle the best answer.

1. the main reason the articles of confederation were replaced was because they —

a. gave too much power to the president
b. were too difficult to understand
c. created a weak national government
d. ended the american revolution

1. which plan proposed equal representation for each state in congress?

a. virginia plan
b. new jersey plan
c. great compromise
d. three - fifths compromise

1. the great compromise resulted in —

a. one branch of government
b. three branches of government
c. a bicameral legislature
d. a national court system

1. the three - fifths compromise affected —

a. voting rights
b. representation and taxation
c. foreign trade
d. state boundaries

1. federalism means —

a. the federal government has all power
b. states have all power
c. power is shared between national and state governments
d. courts control the government

Explanation:

Question 1

The Articles of Confederation had a weak national government (e.g., no power to tax, regulate trade). Option A is wrong (no strong President), B is irrelevant, D is wrong (Revolution ended before). So C is correct.

The New Jersey Plan proposed equal representation (each state same votes). Virginia Plan was population - based, Great Compromise combined, Three - Fifths was about slaves. So B is correct.

The Great Compromise created a bicameral legislature (Senate - equal, House - population - based). Three branches came from separation of powers, court system from other parts. So C is correct.

Answer:

C. Created a weak national government

Question 2