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

• True

• False

In order to change (amend) the Articles of Confederation,  __________ out of 13 states had to agree. 

• 9

• 10

• 13

• 15

In the Articles of Confederation, where was most of the government power placed?

• The States

• The National Government

• The Continental Congress

• The Legislative Branch

The main cause for many of the rules in the Articles of Confederation was that the delegates at the Continental Congress...

• did not want to give the states too much power because they'd proven they were willing to rebel against a government.

• wanted to create a government that was identical to England's government.

• were concerned about giving the central government too much power because the King had used his power unfairly.

• wanted to unify the states together, which included creating one army and one type of currency.

Who was the president under the articles?

• George Washington

• Each governor voted on a president

• The most senior Senator

• There wasn't one

Under the Articles of Confederation, the government could

• sign treaties and create taxes

• declare war and create taxes

• sign treaties and declare war

• none of the above

One major problem with the Articles of Confederation is that Congress could not ______ the citizens to raise money.

• tax

• ask

• demand

• force

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

• strong state government

• weak government

• strong central government

• legslature

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

• Legislative (congress)

• Judicial (Supreme court)

• Executive (President)

• Legislative, Executive, and Judicial

Which of the following GAVE LARGE AND SMALL STATES COMPLETELY EQUAL POWER?

• Articles of Confederation

• Constitution

• Both