Explain what inspired the Constitutional Convention that produced the second Constitution
What will be an ideal response?
An ideal response will:
1, Detail the problems under the Articles of Confederation, including the inability of the national government to levy taxes or to fund Revolutionary War debt, monetary problems, and problems with interstate commerce.
2, Discuss the role of civil uprisings and disorder like Shays's Rebellion.
3, Recognize that the original purpose of the convention was to strengthen the Articles of Confederation.
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Major sources of strength for a governor are:
A. legislative powers such as the veto. B. administrative powers such as the appointment power. C. high quality administrative staff. D. all of the above
Which of the following is a concurrent power?
a. control over the money supply b. social welfare activities c. criminal law d. taxing