Articles of Confederation

Multiple Choice

What were the Articles of Confederation?

• The Articles of Confederation established a strong central government.
• The Articles of Confederation were a set of laws governing the British colonies.
• The Articles of Confederation were a treaty with foreign nations.
• The Articles of Confederation were the first constitution of the United States.

Multiple Choice

Why do you think the states wanted a weak central government?

• To increase federal control over state laws.
• To centralize power and eliminate state governments.
• To ensure a strong military presence in each state.
• To preserve their authority and prevent tyranny.

​Branches of Government

Strengths and Weaknesess

Multiple Choice

What happens if a country is unable to collect taxes?

• The country will receive more foreign aid.
• The economy will automatically improve.
• Public services will expand without funding.
• The country will not have money to run the country.

Multiple Choice

Why is regulating trade important for a country?

• Regulating trade has no impact on the economy.
• Regulating trade increases foreign competition.
• Regulating trade leads to higher prices for consumers.
• Regulating trade protects local industries and promotes economic stability.

Multiple Choice

How might the lack of a court system cause problems for the citizens of a country?

• The absence of a court system guarantees fair treatment for all citizens.
• A court system can prevent all crime from occurring.
• Unresolved disputes (nobody to settle arguments).

• Without a court system, citizens will always agree on disputes.

Multiple Choice

What was wrong with the amendment process of the Articles of Confederation?

• The requirement for unanimous consent made the amendment process impossible.

• The amendment process required only a simple majority.
• The process was too quick and lacked thorough debate.
• Amendments could be proposed by any state without restrictions.

Multiple Choice

Where does a country get the money to form an army?

• From international aid and donations.
• Taxes and government budgets.

• By selling natural resources and assets.
• Through foreign loans and investments.

Multiple Choice

Who of the following was NOT a key figure in the Constitutional Convention?

• George Washington
• James Madison
• Benjamin Franklin
• Abraham Lincoln

Multiple Choice

How did the Great Compromise fix the disagreements between big and small states about the Constitution?

• Bicameral legislature with proportional representation in the House and equal representation in the Senate.

• The Great Compromise mandated that all states have the same number of representatives regardless of population.
• The Great Compromise allowed states to choose their own representation methods without federal oversight.
• The Great Compromise established a unicameral legislature with equal representation in both chambers.

Ratification:officially approving or agreeing to something, like a plan, law, or decision, so it can go into effect.

The Anti-Federalists wanted more power for the states and were worried a strong national government might take away people's freedoms

The Federalists wanted a strong national government to help keep the country united and handle big issues.

Federalist vs Anti Federalists