Articles of Confederation Quiz

What was the purpose of the Articles of Confederation?

• To establish a system of government for the United States

• To promote individual rights and freedoms

• To establish a monarchy in the United States

• To create a centralized government with strong executive powers

When were the Articles of Confederation adopted?

• July 4, 1776

• September 17, 1787

• December 7, 1941

• November 15, 1777

What was the main weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• lack of representation for smaller states

• too much emphasis on individual rights

• lack of a strong central government

• excessive power of the central government

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

• 2

• 1

• 3

• 4

Which state did not send delegates to the Continental Congress to draft the Articles of Confederation?

• Massachusetts

• Virginia

• Rhode Island

• New York

What was the name of the first constitution of the United States?

• Constitution of the United States

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

• Emancipation Proclamation

What powers did the central government have under the Articles of Confederation?

• Declare war, make peace, sign treaties, borrow money, establish a postal service, create a national currency

• Create a national police force, control state borders, establish a national healthcare system

• Levy taxes, regulate commerce, establish a national court system

• Appoint state governors, control state militias, establish a national education system

What was the voting system in the Congress under the Articles of Confederation?

• Each state had a number of votes proportional to its wealth.

• Voting was based on population size.

• Each state had one vote.

• The President had the final say in all votes.

What was the role of the president under the Articles of Confederation?

• The president had absolute power and authority over all branches of government.

• The president was elected by the people and served as the head of state.

• The role of the president under the Articles of Confederation was limited to the president of the Continental Congress.

• The president had the power to veto legislation passed by Congress.

What was the major accomplishment of the Articles of Confederation?

• Ratification of the Constitution

• Establishment of a framework for the first national government of the United States

• Expansion of individual rights

• Creation of a strong central government