Articles of Confederation vs the Constitution Quiz

When were the Articles of Confederation created?

• 1799

• 1787

• 1777

• 1776

What type of central government did the Articles of Confederation have?

• Moderate

• Weak

• Strong

• Authoritarian

Who was the leader or president under the Articles of Confederation?

• There was no strong leader

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

What level of power did each state have under the Articles of Confederation?

• Limited

• Equal to the central government

• None

• A lot of freedom

What was the main issue with passing laws under the Articles of Confederation?

• Lack of a central government

• Needed approval from most of the states

• Too many laws being passed

• Lack of interest in passing laws

What type of military system did the Articles of Confederation have?

• Military controlled by the central government

• No military at all

• Strong national military

• Each state had its own army

Who controlled the currency under the Articles of Confederation?

• Foreign governments

• Central government

• Each state

• Private banks

When was the Constitution created?

• 1799

• 1787

• 1777

• 1776

What type of central government does the Constitution have?

• Authoritarian

• Strong

• Moderate

• Weak

Who is the leader under the Constitution?

• President

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington