Articles of Confederation Quiz
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12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main purpose of the Articles of Confederation?
To abolish the concept of states
To create a system of checks and balances
To give power to the states at the expense of the federal government
To establish a strong federal government
Answer explanation
The main purpose of the Articles of Confederation was to give power to the states at the expense of the federal government.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which branch of the federal government was established by the Articles of Confederation?
Legislative branch
None of the above
Judicial branch
Executive branch
Answer explanation
The branch of the federal government established by the Articles of Confederation is the Legislative branch. It was responsible for making laws and consisted of a unicameral Congress.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How was representation in the federal congress determined according to the Articles of Confederation?
Equal among the states
Based on land area of the state
Based on wealth of the state
Based on population size
Answer explanation
Representation in the federal congress was determined equally among the states according to the Articles of Confederation.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main reason for establishing a centralized government under the Articles of Confederation?
To declare war on other nations
To increase the power of the federal government
To abolish the concept of states
To avoid a tyrannical central government
Answer explanation
The main reason for establishing a centralized government under the Articles of Confederation was to avoid a tyrannical central government.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the major flaw in the system established by the Articles of Confederation?
Inability to amend the articles easily
Lack of a judicial branch
Lack of representation for the states
Too much power given to the federal government
Answer explanation
The major flaw in the system established by the Articles of Confederation was the inability to easily amend the articles.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the requirement for amending the Articles of Confederation according to Article 13?
Agreement of the majority of states
Agreement of all states
Agreement of the federal congress
Agreement of the president
Answer explanation
According to Article 13, the requirement for amending the Articles of Confederation was the agreement of all states.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What event led to the drafting of a new constitution to replace the Articles of Confederation?
The American Revolution
The Boston Tea Party
The Civil War
The Constitutional Convention
Answer explanation
The drafting of a new constitution to replace the Articles of Confederation was prompted by the Constitutional Convention, where the correct choice was made.
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