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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In a school debate, Noah argued that a __?__ in the student council would lead to tyranny, or oppressive rule, similar to what Americans feared historically.

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strong central representative

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Abigail, Samuel, and Benjamin are playing a game where they represent different entities of the government under the Articles of Confederation. If Abigail represents the legislative branch, Samuel the president, and Benjamin the states, who has most of the power?

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Benjamin (the states)

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Emma, Avery, and Hannah are participating in a mock government exercise where they are representing their respective states under the Articles of Confederation. How many votes does each of them get when voting on a new law?

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One

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In the play about the Articles of Confederation, how many branches of government are Aria, Michael, and Evelyn portraying?

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One

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Harper, William, and Grace are simulating Congress under the Articles of Confederation. Which of the following is NOT a power they can exercise in their simulation? Create a plan for the Northwest Territory, Negotiate treaties, Levy taxes, Declare war and peace

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Levy taxes

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In a school debate, Kai argued that Anti-Federalists would have preferred a strong ____________ government, using a historical event as an example. What type of government was Kai referring to?

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State

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In a school debate, Aiden was representing the group known as the Federalists. What was the position of Aiden's group?

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they supported a new Constitution

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What is a major weakness in Daniel, Nora, and Ethan's model government based on the Articles of Confederation?

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Their model government can't collect taxes, has a weak central government, and doesn't provide for a common currency.

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During a history class, Nora, Evelyn, and Sophia were discussing the first government of the United States. Sophia said it was the 'U.S. Constitution', Nora thought it was the 'Articles of Confederation', Evelyn suggested 'Northwest Ordinance', and their teacher mentioned the 'Declaration of Independence'. Who was correct?

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Articles of Confederation