Standard 1.7 Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation

Standard 1.7 Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation

7th Grade

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Standard 1.7 Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation

Standard 1.7 Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation

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7th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What was one of the major weaknesses of the government under the Articles of Confederation?

Congress had the power to tax heavily

Congress had no power to tax

The national government had a strong central leadership

The Articles allowed for easy amendments

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Why was regulating trade a problem under the Articles of Confederation?

Congress could regulate trade between states and international trade efficiently

The national government had too much control over trade regulations

Only individual states could regulate trade, leading to conflicts

Trade regulations were too strict, harming the economy

3.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which branch of government was lacking under the Articles of Confederation?

All branches were well established

Executive branch

Judicial branch

Legislative branch

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What was required to change the Articles of Confederation?

Approval from the national court system

Unanimous consent of the 13 states

A two-thirds majority vote

A simple majority vote

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following was NOT a weakness of the government under the Articles of Confederation?

No national armed forces

Congress had the power to enforce its laws effectively

Changes to the Articles required unanimous consent of the 13 states

The national government lacked a national court system

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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One major problem with the Articles of Confederation is that Congress could not ______ the citizens to raise money.

tax
ask
demand
force

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Media Image

Which of the following weaknesses  in the Articles of Confederation does  this picture represent?

no common currency (money)
no executive branch
no power to tax
one vote for each state

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