Articles of Confederation Quiz

Which of the following was a key feature of the Articles of Confederation?

• A strong executive branch

• A unicameral legislature

• A national court system

• The power to tax citizens directly

What was the main purpose of the Articles of Confederation?

• To establish a monarchy in the United States

• To create a strong central government

• To serve as the first constitution for the United States

• To divide the United States into separate countries

Why was the lack of a national court system a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• It made it difficult to enforce laws

• It allowed states to ignore national laws

• It led to the creation of multiple currencies

• It prevented the collection of taxes

What was a strength of the Articles of Confederation regarding foreign policy?

• It allowed the U.S. to form alliances with other countries

• It created a strong navy

• It established a national currency

• It allowed states to negotiate their own treaties

Which of the following was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• It allowed states to print their own money

• It gave too much power to the national government

• It required a simple majority to pass laws

• It had a strong national court system

Which feature of the Articles of Confederation limited its effectiveness?

• The ability to regulate trade between states

• The lack of a national military

• The requirement for unanimous consent to amend the Articles

• The presence of a national court system

What impact did the Articles of Confederation have on the drafting of the U.S. Constitution?

• It led to the inclusion of a monarchy

• It influenced the creation of a stronger federal government

• It resulted in the elimination of state governments

• It established the three branches of government

How did the Articles of Confederation impact the U.S. government?

• It led to the creation of the Bill of Rights

• It showed the need for a stronger federal government

• It established the two-party system

• It created the position of President

What was one of the purposes of the Articles of Confederation?

• To create a national bank

• To unite the states under a common government

• To establish a national religion

• To allow states to act independently

What was one strength of the Articles of Confederation?

• It allowed for a strong national army

• It provided a system for settling western lands

• It created a powerful executive leader

• It established a national currency