Review of Articles of Confederation and the Constitution

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What was one weakness of Congress under the Articles of Confederation?

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Congress could not make states give money or soldiers.

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Why did the Articles of Confederation create a weak central government?

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The colonists were afraid of strong central governments.

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What is the main purpose of the Constitution?

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To explain the government and protect the rights of people

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Why was it difficult to make changes to the Articles of Confederation?

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All 13 states needed to agree to make changes.

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What was one reason the Articles of Confederation needed to be changed?

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They were not strong enough to govern all of the states.

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What does the legislative branch do?

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Makes laws

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Which part of the Constitution explains the three branches of government?

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The Articles of the Constitution

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Who is in charge of the executive branch?

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The President

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What is the role of the judicial branch?

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To interpret laws

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How many branches of government are established by the Constitution?

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Three