The Articles of Confederation Quiz

The Articles of Confederation was the first plan for government of the United States.

• True

• False

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

• The British government would not allow it
• It did not allow Congress to regulate trade
• Any changes needed the approval of all 13 states
• Congress had no power to collect taxes

Under the Articles of Confederation, who had more power?

• The King

• The states

• The central, or national, government

Americans were afraid that a __?__ would lead to tyranny, or oppressive rule.

• strong state government
• weak government
• strong central government
• legslature

True or False?  The Articles of Confederation had a strong central government.

• True
• False

Who was the president under the articles?

• George Washington

• Each governor voted on a president

• The most senior Senator

• There wasn't one

 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
• There was no single leader or group directed by government
• Congress had no power to enforce its laws

How many branches of government were there under the Articles of Confederation?

• One
• Zero
• Two
• Three

What did the Northwest Ordinance say about slavery?

• Ohio needed 60,000 slaves to become a state.

• It did not mention slavery.

• Slavery was allowed.

• Slavery was banned

The Land Ordinance of 1785 decided how land in the Northwest Territory would be ____________

• sold
• measured and divided
• given to the Indians
• given back to the British