Articles of Confederation and constitution

What was the sole body of government under the Articles of Confederation?

• Congress (unicameral)

• The President

• The Supreme Court

• The Senate

Who appointed civil officers under the Articles of Confederation?

• The President

• The Supreme Court

• The Senate

• Congress

Which of the following was an obligation of the states under the Articles of Confederation?

• Provide funds

• Establish a national bank

• Create a federal army

• Form a national government

Under the Articles of Confederation, states were required to send troops when:

• They felt threatened

• Requested by Congress

• They had surplus soldiers

• Another state requested help

Which of the following was a weakness of Congress under the Articles of Confederation?

• Congress had the power to tax

• Congress could regulate trade

• Congress did not have power to tax

• Congress had an executive branch

Under the Articles of Confederation, what could states do that weakened the national government?

• States could print their own currency

• States could not print their own currency

• States had to follow the Articles strictly

• States could not make their own laws

What was required to change the Articles of Confederation?

• A majority vote in Congress

• Approval from the President

• Agreement from all 13 states

• Approval from the Supreme Court

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

• Legislative branch

• Executive branch

• Judicial branch

• Military branch

What was one thing Congress could not do under the Articles of Confederation?

• Make states follow the Articles

• Declare war

• Sign treaties

• Borrow money