Which of the following was NOT a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
Couldn't raise a national army
Congress printed too much money causing inflation
No regular place for representatives to meet
Collected taxes
Who attacked a building in Massachusetts to protest the government under the Articles of Confederation?
Thomas Jefferson
Daniel Shays
Benjamin Banneker
John Adams
What did Congress pass in 1787 allowing governments to be set up in the Northwest Territory not allowing slaves, treating Native Americans fairly, and building schools?
Northwest Law
Northwest Fairness Rule
Northwest Treaty
Northwest Ordinance
Which definition refers to a system that divides governmental powers between national government and the governments of the states?
Federal
Republic
Democracy
Monarchy
Which branch of government makes the laws?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Parliamentary
Which branch of government carries out the laws?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Parliamentary
Which branch of government decides if laws are constitutional?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Parliamentary
Why do we have checks and balances?
So each branch can become powerful
So not one branch becomes too powerful
Each branch can do what they want
The President has ultimate power
Which of the following did Alexander Hamilton NOT support?
National Bank
Strong National Government
Limits on States' Powers
Development of small businesses and farmers
Thomas Jefferson was leader of which political party?