Articles of Confederation

How many states had to ratify the Articles before they could be officially adopted?

• 7

• 10

• 12

• 13

When were the Articles officially adopted?

• 1777

• 1776

• 1781

• 1783

What is a constitution?

• A list of inalienable rights

• A written plan of government

• A statement of beliefs

• A declaration of independence

True or False: Congress had the power to levy taxes.

• True

• False

Why didn't the U.S. have a president under the Articles?

• The colonists feared another tyrannical monarchy

• The colonists didn't think they needed one

• The colonists didn't want to allow people to vote on a leader.

• None of the above - the U.S. did have a president

Which of the following powers did Congress have?

• To collect state debts

• To raise an army

• To declare war

• To regulate state conflict

Which had more power under the Articles: the states or Congress?

• The states

• Congress

Why was it difficult to amend/change the Articles of Confederation?

• One state from each region had to approve amendments

• Every amendment had to be approved by the people

• Only the president could approve amendments

• All 13 states had to approve amendments

Which branch of government did the Articles create?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• None

What was one of the strengths of the Articles of Confederation?

• Congress could collect taxes

• Congress had a national judicial system

• Congress could conduct foreign affairs

• Congress could raise an army