Unit I Constitution Part 1

The Articles of Confederation was important because it –

• created a means for establishing the executive branch

• provided every citizen in America the right to vote

• enabled each of the 13 states to make separate treaties with foreign nations

• was the first form of government for America

We still use the Articles of Confederation today.

• True

• False

What was one EFFECT of a weak government?

• They could not write a constitution.

• They could not raise money.

• People went to war.

Who had more power with the Articles of Confederation?

• National Governments

• State Governments

The Articles of Confederation only had one branch of government. True or False

• True

• False

The Articles gave the federal government power to establish a military. True or False

• True

• False

After the Revolutionary War, Americans were hesitant to give the new government too much power after living under British king.

• True

• False

What was the first attempt at a government called?

• The Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

• The Mayflower Compact

• Articles of Confederation

Could the Articles of Confederation collect taxes?

• Yes

• No

Name one country we borrowed ideas from

• Russia

• England

• Italy

• Spain