Articles to Constitution

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What was the only branch of government that existed under the Articles of Confederation? Options: Executive, Legislative, Judicial

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Legislative

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What was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation? Options: The national government could create an army., The national government could not tax the states., States were not allowed to create their own money., The national government was stronger than the states.

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The national government could not tax the states.

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This plan called for representation in Congress to be based on a population. (*Think LARGE vs. small states)

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Virginia Plan

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This plan called for representation in Congress to be equal. (*Think LARGE vs. small states)

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New Jersey Plan

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This branch of government makes the laws: Legislative, Executive, Judicial

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Legislative

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This branch of government interprets the laws: Legislative, Executive, Judicial

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Judicial

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This branch of government carries out (enforces) the laws: Legislative, Executive, Judicial

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Executive

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Which branch of government is led by the president?

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Executive

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Which branch of government is led by Congress?

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Legislative

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Which branch of government is led by the Supreme Court?

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Judicial