Articles of Confederation

The Articles of Confederation is significant because

• it was America's first constitution

• it was America's first true democracy

• it was America's statement of independence from England

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What is TRUE of the Articles of Confederation? (Check all that apply)

• It was a written document

• It set up the first government of America

• It was too weak to function properly

• It set the terms of peace with England

What powers did the government HAVE under the Articles of Confederation

• The power to make treaties and raise an army

• The power to tax and declare war

• The power to elect presidents and congressmen

• The power to enforce laws and taxes

What were TWO weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation

• There was no president or leader

• Congress could not enforce taxes

• It gave too much power to the executive branch

• It enforce 2 years military service for all able-bodied men

Which statement is TRUE of making decisions in congress under the Articles of Confederation?

• All decisions required a unanimous vote of all 13 states in order to pass

• All decisions required a majority of 7 out of 13 states in order to pass

Check ALL the true statements about the Articles of Confederation

• The government had no court system

• The government had no executive branch with a president

• The government could not enforce taxes

• The government took part in taxation without representation

Why did the Founding Fathers NOT establish an executive branch with one leader under the Articles of Confederation?

• They feared repeating a government similar to the abusive British monarchy

• There was no one they thought deserved to run the entire country

• No one ran for president at the first election so they just left the government without a leader

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What was the only branch of government under the Articles of Confederation?

• The Legislative Branch - Congress to make laws

• The Executive Branch - President to enforce laws

• The Judicial Branch - Courts to interpret laws

Who is in the Legislative Branch?

• Congress

• President

• Judges and courts

• Kings and queens

What does Congress do in the Legislative Branch?

• Make laws

• Train armies

• Control trade and commerce

• Run state governments