Articles of Confederation Review

What was a significant limitation of the central government under the Articles of Confederation?

• It could negotiate treaties with other nations.

• It had no power to tax.

• It could declare war without state approval.

• It had a strong executive branch.

How did the Articles of Confederation's inability to regulate trade affect the new nation?

• It allowed foreign powers to control American trade policies.

• It led to uniform trade laws across all states.

• It created trade barriers between states, weakening economic unity.

• It streamlined trade between states and foreign nations.

What was a consequence of the lack of an executive branch under the Articles of Confederation?

• Congress could not pass laws.

• There was no one to oversee the implementation of laws.

• The judicial system became too powerful.

• States had to get rid of their executive leaders at the state level as well.

What made changing, or amending, the Articles of Confederation particularly difficult?

• Amendments required a simple majority to pass.

• Only the president could propose amendments.

• Amendments needed the approval of all thirteen states.

• Amendments were not allowed under the Articles.

Which document preceded (came before) the Articles of Confederation and announced the thirteen colonies' independence from British rule?

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Magna Carta

The concept of a "social contract" is best described as:

• A legal agreement between citizens and their government.

• An economic system where society controls the means of production.

• A philosophical idea where people give up certain freedoms in exchange for societal protection.

• A written constitution that outlines the roles of government.

Which of the following was NOT a feature of the Articles of Confederation?

• A unicameral legislature

• The ability to make federal laws with approval of 9/13 states

• A provision for a federal court system

• The requirement for unanimous consent to amend the Articles

What is the name of the first written plan of government in America?

• Constitution
• Treaty of Paris
• Declaration of Independence
• Articles of Confederation

Americans were afraid that a __?__ would lead to tyranny, or oppressive rule.

• strong state government
• weak government
• strong central government
• legslature

Under the Articles of Confederation, most of the power was where?

• Legislative branch
• the president
• the states
• national government