Articles of Confederation

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What is the name of the first written plan of government in America? Options: Constitution, Treaty of Paris, Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation

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Articles of Confederation

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States were still independent under the Articles.

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True

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Did the Articles of Confederation create a President to lead the country?

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False

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Under the Articles of Confederation, how many votes did each state get when voting on a new law?

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One

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In order to change (amend) the Articles of Confederation, how many out of 13 states had to agree? Options: 9, 10, 13, 15

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13

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In the Articles of Confederation, where was most of the government power placed? Options: The States, The National Government, The Continental Congress, The Legislative Branch

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The States

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What is one reason Americans wanted to change the Articles of Confederation?

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National government was weak and couldn't collect taxes from the states.

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The weaknesses of the Articles of the Confederation led to an effort to create a new _____________.

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Constitution

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The ________ Branch of government is lead by the president and enforces the laws.

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Executive

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Under the Articles, Congress did NOT have the power to ____.

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tax