"No vessels of war shall be kept up in time of peace, by any state, except such number only, as shall be deemed necessary by the United States, in Congress assembled, . . ."

The excerpt above reflects the power of Congress under which of the following documents?

A. Declaration of Independence
Incorrect. The individual states of the United States had not been formed under the Declaration of Independence.

B. Articles of Confederation
Correct! The Articles of Confederation placed the responsibility of military security with the states.

C. U.S. Constitution
Incorrect. The U.S. Constitution provided congressional power, not states' power in relation to the defense of the United States.

D. Bill of Rights
Incorrect. The Bill of Rights provided individual rights for citizens.

"To provide and maintain a Navy;"

The above excerpt refers to Congress's responsibility according to which of the following documents?

A. Declaration of Independence
Incorrect. Congress had not been formed under the Declaration of Independence.

B. Articles of Confederation
Incorrect. The Articles of Confederation placed the responsibility of raising an army with the states.

C. U.S. Constitution
Correct! The U. S. Constitution provided that Congress may raise an army and navy.

D. Bill of Rights
Incorrect. The Bill of Rights provided individual rights for citizens.

"States like individuals who observe their engagements are respected and trusted while the reverse is the fate of those who pursue an opposite conduct."

            -Alexander Hamilton

The quote above reflects Hamilton's feelings about which of the following issues?

A. Raising a navy during peace times
Incorrect. Hamilton was the Secretary of the Treasury and not concerned with raising the navy.

B. Negotiating with foreign countries
Incorrect. Hamilton was not concerned with foreign policies as part of his duties as Secretary of Treasury.

C. Supporting a strong central government
Incorrect. The quote does not reflect his support of a strong central government.

D. Repaying the debts of the nation
Correct! Hamilton was in favor of repaying the nation's war debt and the quote reflects his feelings.

Which of the following describes Alexander Hamilton’s responsibilities immediately following the Revolutionary War?

A. Responsible for solving the problem of cutting the national debt
Correct! Hamilton inherited a huge national debt at the end of the war.

B. Responsible for Commanding of the U.S. Navy
Incorrect. Hamilton was not appointed as the commander of the navy.

C. Responsible for leading the country as the first President of the United States
Incorrect. George Washington was appointed the first President of the United States.

D. Responsible for providing security for American citizens