The passage below is from a historical document
Art. II. Each state retains its sovereignty, freedom, and independence, and every power, jurisdiction, and right, which is not by this confederation expressly delegated to the United States, in Congress assembled.
How does the U.S. Constitution address concerns that resulted from the government described in this passage?
(1 point)
Responses
The new government could levy taxes between the states.
The new government could levy taxes between the states.
The new government could enforce treaties between the states.
The new government could enforce treaties between the states.
The new government could settle disputes between the states.
The new government could settle disputes between the states.
The new government could regulate trade between the states.
The new government could regulate trade between the states.
How did the U.S. Constitution solve a problem created by the Articles of Confederation? (1 point)
Responses
It prevented the amendment of federal laws.
It prevented the amendment of federal laws.
It avoided the issue of states’ rights.
It avoided the issue of states’ rights.
It enabled the federal government to collect taxes.
It enabled the federal government to collect taxes.
It allowed the states to elect representatives.
It enabled the federal government to collect taxes.
Which best describes the type of government that the Articles of Confederation created?(1 point)
Responses
a weak central government with the power in independent states
a weak central government with the power in independent states
a strong central government with most power in the hands of one person
a strong central government with most power in the hands of one person
a strong central government with little power in the states
a strong central government with little power in the states
a weak central government with power shared by all citizens equally
a weak central government with the power in independent states
What was the Anti-Federalists’ greatest concern about ratifying the U.S. Constitution?(1 point)
Responses
The lack of a federal court system
The lack of a federal court system
The lack of a strong military
The lack of a strong military
The lack of legislative veto power.
The lack of legislative veto power.
The lack of a bill of rights
The lack of a bill of rights
Which statement supports the Federalists in the struggle over ratification of the U.S. Constitution?(1 point)
Responses
The Constitution should prevent the election of amateur politicians.
The Constitution should prevent the election of amateur politicians.
The Constitution should protect fundamental rights.
The Constitution should protect fundamental rights.
The Constitution should create a strong national government.
The Constitution should create a strong national government.
The Constitution should limit state government.
The Constitution should create a strong national government.
Why was the Bill of Rights added to the U.S. Constitution?(1 point)
Responses
to keep the state governments from taking away citizens' rights
to keep the state governments from taking away citizens' rights
to give citizens rights from the federal government
to give citizens rights from the federal government
to force the southern states to sign the Constitution that gave some rights to slaves
to force the southern states to sign the Constitution that gave some rights to slaves
to calm the fears that the new federal government would violate states' rights or people's rights