Unit 1.4 - Articles of Confederation (Review)

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 use of the taxing powers of Congress.

• The inability of Congress to tax.

• Congress using its war powers.

• Congress having the ability to create courts.

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

• 9
• 10
• 13
• 15

The Articles of Confederation created a _________________ central 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 & Congress

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

Congress never had any money because under the Articles they did NOT have the power to ____.

• print money
• sell items to other countries
• tax
• spend money

How did the U.S. Constitution solve a problem created by the Articles of Confederation?

• It avoided the issue of states’ rights
• It allowed the states to elect representatives
• It prevented the amendment of federal laws
• It enabled the federal government to collect taxes

Which of the following did Congress not have the power to do under the Articles of Confederation?

• Pass laws
• Hold Fundraisers
• Ignore debts
• Enforce laws