Articles of Confederation Quiz

Which level of government had the most power under the Articles of Confederation?

• The National Government

• The Local Government

• The Universal Government

• The State Government

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

• National Branch

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

What was outlawed in the new Western Territories under the Articles of Confederation?

• Westward movement

• Elections

• Education

• Slavery

What were some of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

• It provided for a weak national government

• Each state had their own currency (money)

• The Executive Branch was the only branch of government

• The National government could not tax people

• Each state got one vote, no matter the population

What was a STRENGTH of the Articles of Confederation?

• The only branch of government was the Legislative Branch

• The states were the only part of the government that could tax people

• It outlawed slavery in the new Territories

• The National government had very little power