AOC and Constitutional Convention Test

What is the purpose of a constitution in the context of government?

• To establish a monarchy

• To create a league of friendship

• To define the rule book for the government

• To regulate commerce among states

How is a state defined in the context of government?

• A loose confederation of states

• A government with a single leader

• A nation or territory with a central government

• A league of friendship

What is the meaning of "ratify" in the context of the AOC?

• To formally approve

• To declare war

• To regulate commerce

• To create a central government

What powers did the AOC grant to the central government?

• Created a 1-House Congress

• Each state had one vote

• Could pass laws

• Could raise an army, declare war, and sign treaties

What was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• A strong national government

• The ability to tax and regulate commerce

• No common currency

• Multiple branches of government

How did Congress obtain money under the AOC?

• Through taxes

• By borrowing from foreign nations

• By printing its own currency

• By requesting funds from the states

What was the primary challenge with the lack of taxes under the AOC?

• Difficulty in paying for the Revolutionary War

• Difficulty in establishing a national police force

• Difficulty in regulating foreign trade

• Difficulty in creating a strong central government

What could Congress not do in terms of regulating trade under the AOC?

• Regulate commerce among states

• Settle disputes between states

• Stop states from trading with other countries

• Tax imports and exports

How many states were required to pass laws under the AOC?

• A simple majority

• 9 out of 13 states

• All 13 states

• 5 out of 13 states

Why did the colonists purposefully create a weak national government under the AOC?

• They admired strong central governments

• They had no experience with strong governments

• They feared a strong central government after their experience with the King and taxes

• They believed a strong central government was essential for success