Weaknesses of AOC to US Constitution

What was a major reason the Articles of Confederation were considered weak?

• They provided too much power to the national government.

• They did not include a system of federal courts.

• They allowed states to coin their own money.

• All of the above.

Which issue did the Articles of Confederation fail to address effectively, leading to economic problems between states?

• Regulation of trade

• Military conscription

• Presidential elections

• Internet regulations

Why was the lack of a strong central government under the Articles of Confederation considered a problem?

• It led to frequent wars between states.

• It made enforcing laws difficult.

• It encouraged foreign investment.

• It streamlined legislative processes.

What power did the national government lack under the Articles of Confederation that contributed to its financial instability?

• The power to declare war

• The power to appoint diplomats

• The power to tax

• The power to create schools

How did the Articles of Confederation's requirement for unanimous consent for amendments make it difficult to solve problems?

• It allowed a single state to block important changes.

• It required foreign approval.

• It made amendments too easy to pass.

• It decreased state power.

Which of the following was a consequence of each state having only one vote under the Articles of Confederation?

• Larger states had disproportionate influence.

• Smaller states had disproportionate influence.

• All states had equal power.

• States were encouraged to work independently.

What was one effect of the Articles of Confederation's lack of a national army?

• States were better protected.

• The U.S. had stronger foreign alliances.

• There was increased internal conflict.

• States had to defend themselves without national support.

Which sector was most negatively affected by the inability of the Confederation Congress to regulate interstate commerce?

• Agriculture

• Manufacturing

• Trade

• Education

What was a direct result of the Articles of Confederation's weak central government on international relations?

• Increased respect from European powers

• More trade agreements with Asian countries

• Difficulty in negotiating with foreign governments

• Stronger military alliances

How did the Articles of Confederation influence the drafting of the U.S. Constitution?

• They highlighted the need for a stronger central government.

• They demonstrated a successful federal model.

• They discouraged the separation of powers.

• They supported the abolition of state governments.