Articles of Confederation Quiz

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.