Articles vs Constitution

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.

In order to change (amend) the Articles of Confederation,  __________ out of 13 states had to agree. 

• 9
• 10
• 13
• 15

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

• True
• False

Under the Articles of Confederation, each state got __________ vote. 

• 3 
• 2
• 1
• 5

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

Which of these is the Branch of Government that enforces the laws? 

• Judicial
• Legislative
• Executive

The U.S. Constitution organized our government fairly by creating: 

• Fair laws
• 3 separate branches
• Splitting Congress into 2 houses
• Federal taxes

What system prevents any branch from having too much power? 

• Power Balance
• Checks and Balances
• Constitutional Convention
• Power Checks