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What is the best title for this graphic?

• Magna Carta

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

• U. S. Constitution

Under the Articles of Confederation, how many votes was each state allowed in Congress?

• 4

• 2

• 3

• 1

According to the quote from the Articles of Confederation, who had the power to levy taxes?

• State governments

• The people

• President

• Congress

Article III of the Articles of Confederation reflects —

• that this was only a temporary government

• government that would be well defined

• strong wording that set direction for the governed

• the weakness of this document in establishing a national government

What branch of government held all the power under the Articles of Confederation?

• Legislative

• Judicial

• National

• Executive

Which of the following best shows how most Americans distrusted a strong central government during the 1780s?

• The plan of government established by the Articles of Confederation

• The creation of an executive branch under the Articles of Confederation

• The lack of debate over the ratification of the United States Constitution

• The state population determined representation in the legislative branch

This document was written to —

• promote trade with France and Spain

• end conflict between England and the colonies

• establish a national government

• create a system of taxation for the federal government

Which phrase best completes this list?

• No common currency

• No national legislature

• No political parties

• No states’ rights

The image above best represents which weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• No way to regulate interstate commerce

• No common currency

• Weak central government

• One vote per state regardless of its' size

Under the Articles of Confederation what didn't Congress have the Power to do that is necessary for a Government to function?

• A Congress didn't have the power to vote

• Congress didn't have the power to tax

• Congress didn't have the power to pass laws

• Congress didn't have the power to make laws