US Constitution and Articles of Confederation Quiz

What was the prototype Constitution before the current one in the US?

• Magna Carta

• Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

Under the Articles of Confederation, how many branches of government were there?

• Four

• Three

• Two

• One

Why couldn't the central government under the Articles of Confederation levy taxes?

• It was against the law

• The Congress didn't have the authority

• The states refused to pay taxes

• The European investors didn't allow it

What event highlighted the inability of the central government to protect peace at home under the Articles of Confederation?

• Shay's Rebellion

• Revolutionary War

• Declaration of Independence

• Boston Tea Party

Why was it practically impossible to make amendments to the Articles of Confederation?

• The European investors opposed it

• The states needed to agree unanimously

• The Congress had too much power

• The delegates didn't want to make changes

What was the main reason for drafting a new and improved Constitution in the US?

• To address economic disaster

• To reduce the number of states

• To establish a monarchy

• To increase the power of the central government

What was the major problem with the federal government under the Articles of Confederation?

• Inability to maintain an army

• Excessive interference in state affairs

• Too much taxation

• Lack of funds and limited power