1.7 Weaknesses of AOC

What was the primary purpose of the Articles of Confederation?

• To regulate interstate commerce effectively

• To establish a strong central government

• To provide a national defense system

• To create a loose alliance of states with a weak central government

Why did the government under the Articles of Confederation struggle financially?

• Because states funded the government adequately

• Because it had no authority to impose taxes

• Because it had too much power over the states

• Because it could impose taxes on states and people

What was a major economic issue caused by the Articles of Confederation?

• Unified trade policies among states

• Effective interstate trade regulations

• Prosperous trade with foreign nations

• Economic disparities due to varied state trade policies

What was a consequence of the national government's inability to regulate trade under the Articles?

• Increased economic disparities and disunity

• Uniform economic growth across states

• Decreased economic conflicts between states

• Strengthened trade relations with foreign nations

How did the lack of a national court system under the Articles of Confederation affect the government?

• It enhanced the authority of the national government

• It unified the states under a single legal system

• It made law enforcement more efficient

• It led to unresolved disputes between states

How did the Articles of Confederation's approach to military differ from the U.S. Constitution?

• The Constitution only allowed for state militias

• The Articles established a strong national military

• The Articles allowed for state militias without a national military

• The Constitution abolished all military forces

What was the effect of not having a national judiciary under the Articles?

• It resulted in unresolved interstate disputes

• It streamlined the legal process

• It increased the power of state courts

• It made the enforcement of laws more consistent

What was required to amend the Articles of Confederation?

• A simple majority vote

• Approval from the president

• A two-thirds majority in Congress

• Unanimous consent from all 13 states

What did the U.S. Constitution establish that the Articles did not?

• The power to tax and regulate trade

• Independent state militias

• A weak central government

• A requirement for unanimous consent for amendments

Why was there a consensus among states for a stronger central government?

• The Articles provided too much power to the states

• The national government had too much control over commerce

• States preferred to have less autonomy

• The Articles' weaknesses hindered effective governance