AOC & Ratification Quiz

One weakness of the Articles of the Confederation was ____________. 

• The ability of Congress to tax.
• The inability of Congress to tax.
• The ability of Congress to declare war.

Under the Articles of Confederation Congress could only pass a law if ____________ out 13 states agreed. 

• 13
• 8
• 9

Which of the following BEST describes the Articles of Confederation?

• A government established before the American Revolution

• The 1st Constitution of the U.S.

• A strong form of government

Under the Articles of Confederation, where was most of the power?

• Legislative branch
• the president
• the states

How many branches of government were there under the Articles of Confederation?

• One
• Two
• Three

Which is a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• Congress couldn't collect taxes
• Weak central government
• Provided for no common currency
• All of the these

Under the Articles of Confederation,

• the nation was united all together as "Americans"

• nation was divided, where each state was almost like it's own country

Americans were afraid that a __?__ would lead to tyranny, or oppressive rule.

• strong state government
• weak government
• strong central government

This picture shows which weakness of the Articles?

• no common currency
• no executive branch
• no power to tax

​ Which of these men were founders of the United States:

Groups:

(a) Founders

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(b) Not Founders

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