unit 4

Front

What is the name of the first written plan of government in America?

Back

Articles of Confederation

Front

Americans were afraid that a __?__ would lead to tyranny, or oppressive rule.

Back

strong central government

Front

Under the Articles of Confederation, most of the power was where?

Back

the states

Front

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

Back

One

Front

How many branches of government were there under the Articles of Confederation?

Back

One

Front

Which is a weakness of the Articles of Confederation? Options: Congress couldn't collect taxes, Weak central government, Provided for no common currency, All of the these

Back

Congress couldn't collect taxes, Weak central government, Provided for no common currency.

Front

The Continental Congress set up the Northwest Ordinance to sell _______ to pay off the debt from the war.

Back

land

Front

The Northwest Ordinance provided a pathway for territories to apply for

Back

statehood

Front

One weakness of the Articles Of Confederation was that it lacked which 2 branches of government? Options: Legislative & Executive, Executive & Judicial, Judicial & Legislative, Executive & Oak

Back

Executive & Judicial

Front

Which branch of government existed when the Articles of Confederation was created?

Back

Legislative (congress)