Question

1. which of the following was not part of the new jersey plan for the type of government some delegates at the constitutional convention wanted?

a) it favored large states
b) a plural executive
c) a unicameral congress
d) a weaker central government

1. which of the following is not an unalienable right listed in the declaration of independence?

a) life
b) liberty
c) pursuit of property
d) pursuit of happiness

1. which of the following was an event that many felt demonstrated the weaknesses of the articles of confederation?

a) whiskey rebellion
b) haymarket massacre
c) nullification crisis
d) shay’s rebellion

1. james madison favored the constitution and stressed the weaknesses of the articles of confederation.

a) true
b) false

1. rule in this government is justified by the ruler’s appointment by god.

a. social contract theory
b. force theory
c. evolutionary theory
d. divine right theory

1. which group wanted a weaker central government and favored adding a bill of rights to the constitution to protect the liberty of the citizens?

a) federalists
b) anti - federalists
c) democrats
d) republicans
essay question
explain what the problems were with the articles of confederation and why it failed. how did the constitution fix the problems and give examples to show how those problems were fixed.

Explanation:

1. The New - Jersey plan favored equal representation for states, a unicameral congress, and a weaker central government. It did not favor large states.
2. The Declaration of Independence lists life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness as unalienable rights, not the pursuit of property.
3. Shays' Rebellion showed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation as the central government could not effectively deal with the uprising.
4. James Madison was a strong advocate for the Constitution and criticized the Articles of Confederation.
5. The divine - right theory justifies rule by the ruler's appointment by God.
6. Anti - Federalists wanted a weaker central government and a Bill of Rights to protect citizens' liberties.

Answer:

1. A. It favored large states
2. C. Pursuit of Property
3. D. Shays' Rebellion
4. A. True
5. d. divine right theory
6. B. Anti - Federalists