Articles of Confederation

What is the name of the first written plan of government in America?

• Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution

• Articles of Confederation

Answer explanation

The Declaration of Independence didn't create a governemnt, it was our break up letter to Great Britain

The Constitution came AFTER the Articles of Confederation.

Under the Articles of Confederation, most of the power was with the _______?

• national government

• president

• states

Under the Articles of Confederation, how many votes did each state get when voting on a new law?

• 1

• 2

• depended on population

Under the Articles of Confederation Congress could only approve a law if _____ out of 13 states agreed. 

• 13
• 8
• 9

Which branch of government existed when the Articles of Confederation was created?

• Legislative (Congress)

• Judicial (courts)

• Executive (President)

Why was the national government weak?

• King George III  was still in charge of the U.S.

• Americans were afraid to give their new government too much power
• The president didn't want to do a lot of work

The president was the country's leader under the Articles of Confederation

• True

• False

Answer explanation

There was no president when the Articles of Confederation existed.

True or False: The Articles of Confederation allowed the national government (Congress) to make and enforce laws

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The national government made laws, but did NOT have the power to enforce the laws

 Which of the following weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation led to the government not having any money to pay their debts?

• There was no national court system

• Congress was not allowed to collect taxes
• Congress couldn't force states to send troops

Why was it difficult to make changes to the Articles of Confederation?

• The British government would not allow it
• Any changes had to be approved by the court

• Any changes needed the approval of all 13 states