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