MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION
|
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
|
|
|
a change to a constitution (e.g., Articles of Confederation, U.S. Constitution)
|
|
|
the first constitution of the United States
|
|
|
a meeting in Philadelphia in 1787 where delegates decided to throw out the Articles of Confederation and draft the Constitution
|
|
|
in complete agreement
|
Detailed explanation-1: -One of the most significant changes between the Articles of Confederation and Constitution was the creation of the three branches of government: the executive, legislative, and judicial. This separation of powers ensured that power would not be concentrated in one particular branch.
Detailed explanation-2: -An amendment may be proposed by a two-thirds vote of both Houses of Congress, or, if two-thirds of the States request one, by a convention called for that purpose. The amendment must then be ratified by three-fourths of the State legislatures, or three-fourths of conventions called in each State for ratification.
Detailed explanation-3: -AMENDMENT [VIII.] Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines im-posed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. AMENDMENT [IX.] The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
Detailed explanation-4: -In May of 1787, the Constitutional Convention assembled in Philadelphia to revise the Articles of Confederation. They shuttered the windows of the State House (Independence Hall) and swore secrecy so they could speak freely.