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

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Articles of Confederation

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

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strong national government (king)

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Under the Articles of Confederation, most of the power was where? Options: Judicial branch, the president, the states, national government

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the states

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

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One

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Which of the following was NOT a power of Congress under the Articles of Confederation? Options: Create a plan for the Northwest Territory, Negotiate treaties, Taxes, Declare war and peace

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Taxes

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

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All of the these

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What is the name of the first government of the United States? Options: U.S. Constitution, Articles of Confederation, Northwest Ordinance, Declaration of Independence

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Articles of Confederation

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Who was president of the Constitutional Convention?

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Washington

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How many of the 13 states had to ratify the Constitution before it was law?

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