Articles of Confederation # 1

Under the Articles of Confederation, the government consisted of _______________ branch of government.

• 3
• 2
• 1
• 4

One weakness of the Articles of the Confederation was ____________. 

• The ability of Congress to tax.
• The inability of Congress to tax.
• The ability of Congress to declare war.
• The ability of Congress to create courts.

Under the Articles of Confederation, America used a national currency (money)

• True
• False

The Articles of Confederation created a _________________ type of government.

• strong
• average
• weak
• federal

One weakness of the Articles Of Confederation was that it lacked which 2 branches of government?

• Legislative & Executive
• Executive & Judicial
• Judicial & Legislative
• Executive & Oak

In the Articles of Confederation, where was most of the government power placed?

• The States
• The National Government
• The Continental Congress
• The Legislative Branch

What did Shays' Rebellion help Americans realize they needed?

• A strong national government
• A stronger militia
• A common currency
• The ability to sign peace treaties

Which of the following BEST describes the Articles of Confederation?

• A Constitution established after the American Revolution
• A Declaration of Independence
• The 1st Constitution of the U.S.
• A strong form of government

The ________ Branch of government makes the laws.

• Judicial
• Executive
• Legislative
• Bicameral

This was America's 1st constitution, which proved to weak to protect the American people.

• Articles of Confederation
• U.S. Constitution
• Bill of Rights
• Declaration of Human Rights