Articles of Confederation

What is the name of the confederacy created by the Articles of Confederation?

• The United States of America

• The Union of States

• The Confederation of America

• The League of Friendship

What is the purpose of the firm league of friendship established by the states?

• Common defense

• Economic prosperity

• Religious freedom

• Political power

What privileges do the free inhabitants of each state have in the other states?

• Same privileges as citizens

• Limited privileges

• No privileges

• Privileges determined by each state

Who appoints the delegates for managing the general interests of the United States?

• Legislature of each state

• Congress

• President

• Supreme Court

How many votes does each state have in the United States Congress?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Depends on population

What power does the United States Congress have in determining peace and war?

• Right and power to determine peace and war

• No power in determining peace and war

• Power to declare war only

• Power to declare peace only

Who has the right and power to send and receive ambassadors, and make treaties and alliances with other countries?

• United States in congress

• President

• Supreme Court

• State governments

What is the role of the United States in congress in disputes between two or more states?

• Last court of appeal

• Mediator

• Arbitrator

• No role in disputes

Who has the power to create and set the value of coins and choose the standard of weights and measures throughout the United States?

• United States in congress

• President

• Supreme Court

• State governments

What is the requirement for making changes to the Articles of Confederation?

• Approval by congress and legislatures of every state

• Approval by congress only

• Approval by state governments only

• No changes allowed