The Articles of Confederation

This was the First written Constitution of the U.S.

• The United States Constitution

• The English Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independance

The Fear of one person having to much "Power" was what weakness of the "Articles of Confederation"?

• No power to request money

• No Chief Executive

• No power to tax

• all of the above

In order to change (amend) the Articles of Confederation,  __________ out of 13 states had to agree. 

• 9
• 10
• 13
• 11

The Articles of Confederation created a _________________ national government.

• strong
• average

• weak
• federal

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

• strong state government
• weak government
• strong national government

• legslature

 Which of the following weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation led to the government not having any money to pay their debts?

• There was no national court system.
• Congress was not allowed to collect taxes
• There was no single leader or group directed by government
• Congress had no power to enforce its laws

How many states had to agree to pass a law?

• 13

• 12

• 9

• 0

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

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

The Articles of Confederation were...

• the King's plan for how to govern the newly freed colonies
• the first Constitution
• the first government of the U.S.
• George Washington's plan for taking power as the new King

The Articles of Confederation limited the government's power by...

• giving the most power to the president
• preventing Congress from printing money
• not allowing Congress to draft soldiers to the army
• imposing a 15 year term limit on all members of Congress