Articles of Confederation Quiz

What was the sole body in the government structure under the Articles of Confederation?

• Executive

• Supreme Court

• Congress

• The Military

What was the main reason foreign countries were hesitant to deal with the government under the Articles of Confederation?

• Lack of resources

• Lack of leadership

• Lack of power

• Lack of territory

Who was chosen as the leader or "presiding officer" from within Congress?

• President

• Speaker of the House

• A leader appointed from within Congress

• Chief Justice

How were civil officers picked in the government structure?

• Elected by the people

• Appointed by Congress

• Inherited positions

• Chosen by the states

What could Congress do in relation to money?

• Print money

• Levy tariffs

• Borrow money and set up a financial system

• Create banks

What could Congress build under its powers?

• Infrastructure projects

• Factories

• A military

• • Educational institutions

How could Congress raise an army?

• Enlist volunteers

• Conscription

• By asking states for troops

• Hire mercenaries

What was the major issue with the US owing money to foreign countries?

• Lack of credit

• Inability to borrow

• Congress had no power to raise money to pay debts

• Excessive taxation

According to the Articles, what did states have to provide?

• Provide troops

• Financial support

• Diplomatic assistance

• Economic aid

What power did Congress lack in terms of laws?

• Enforce laws

• Make laws

• Interpret laws

• Veto laws