The Articles of Confederation

The Articles of Confederation didn't last because ....

• It was too good to work out forever

• States' rights were too weak

• The government was too weak

• Leadership was too strong

The Articles of Confederation was the nation's first version of a constitution.

• True

• False

In the Articles of Confederation Congress did not have the power to do what Draft an army.

• False

• True

In the Articles of Confederation HOW MANY states had to vote yes to have a law pass?

• 12 of 13

• 9 of 13

• 5 of 13

• 13 of 13

What does this image represent ?

• Congress did not have the power to pick-pocket itself

• Congress did not have the power to tax the states

• Congress taxed citizens too much and they were very poor

• Empty pockets were a trend at this time. As well as striped suits.

Did Congress have the power to collect STATE debt ?

• Yes

• No

This image represents that the Articles of Confederation did not permit for Congress to do what ?

• Stop bad dancing

• prevent conflict among congress-members

• prevent fist shaking

• settle disputes among states

With the Articles of Confederation, how many states needed to vote for an Amendment to pass ?

• 9 of 13

• All 13

• 12 of 13

• Majority

Which of the following are weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation? ...

• No executive to enforce acts of Congress

• One vote for each state, regardless of size

• No national court system

• 9 out of 13 majority required to pass laws

Which of the following was a term used to describe WHY many of the Articles of Confederation were put into place by the founding fathers? (hint - King George the 3rd)

• Need .....

• Disunity.....

• Unity......

• Fear......