Articles of Confederation

set of rules that outlines powers of government

representatives, lawmakers

• a body of delegates that made laws

• Articles of Confederation
• representatives, lawmakers

• A constitution
• our first constitution

• Congress
• set of rules that outlines powers of government

• delegates

Which is of the following is true about the Articles of Confederation?

• the states had a lot of freedom and independence

• the national government held all the power

• only half the states needed to agree to pass a law

• bigger states got the most votes

Under the Articles of Confederation, how was the national government very different from King George's monarchy?

• it was very weak

• it had many delegates

• it was based on a President who held all the power

• it lasted a long time

Which one could create money?

• Congress

• the states

• Both

• Neither

Which could make treaties and alliances

• Congress

• The states

• Both

• Neither

Which could recruit troops and keep militias?

• Congress

• the states

• Both

• Neither

Which one kept all powers not given to the other side?

• Congress

• the states

• Both

• Neither