Articles of Confederation Quiz

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

• lack of central authority, inability to enforce laws, no power to tax, no national currency, difficulty in amending the articles

• lack of local authority, ability to enforce laws, power to tax, national currency, ease in amending the articles

• excessive central authority, ability to enforce laws, power to tax, national currency, ease in amending the articles

• strong central authority, ability to enforce laws, power to tax, national currency, ease in amending the articles

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

• legislative branch

• none of the branches had more power

• judicial branch

• executive branch

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What were some of the powers of the Congress under the Articles of Confederation?

• Declare war, make treaties, establish a postal service

• Establish a national bank, regulate immigration, establish a national education system

• Appoint judges, establish a national army, create a national court system

• Levy taxes, regulate commerce, establish a national currency

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What was one accomplishment of the Articles of Confederation?

• Expansion of slavery

• Ratification of the Constitution

• Creation of a strong central government

• Establishment of the Northwest Ordinance

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What event led to the realization that the Articles of Confederation needed to be revised?

• Shays' Rebellion

• The Battle of Lexington and Concord

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Boston Tea Party

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What was one weakness of the Articles of Confederation in terms of taxation?

• Lack of power to levy taxes

• Unfair tax distribution

• Inability to collect taxes

• Excessive taxation

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What was one weakness of the Articles of Confederation in terms of trade?

• Lack of a national currency

• Inability to enforce trade agreements

• Lack of standardized trade regulations

• Lack of power to regulate interstate or foreign trade

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What was one weakness of the Articles of Confederation in terms of a central government?

• Too much power in the central government

• Excessive taxation by the central government

• Inability to enforce laws by the central government

• Lack of a strong central government

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What was one power of the Congress under the Articles of Confederation in terms of declaring war?

• Make peace

• Negotiate treaties

• Command the military

• Declare war

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What was one power of the Congress under the Articles of Confederation in terms of making treaties?

• Make treaties

• Appoint judges

• Levy taxes

• Declare war

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