Quiz on the Articles of Confederation

What was the purpose of drafting the Articles of Confederation?

• To establish a monarchy

• To create a written government for the new nation

• To declare war on Britain

• To form a trade agreement

What was a major fear regarding the national government under the Articles of Confederation?

• The government would be too weak to function.

• Individual freedom may be threatened if the national government had too much power.

• The government would not be able to collect taxes.

• The government would be too strong and overpower the states.

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

• Strong central government

• No power to tax

• National court system

• President with executive power

What was missing from the government under the Articles of Confederation?

• A king

• A president

• A prime minister

• A governor

Which of the following was a legislative limitation under the Articles of Confederation?

• Ability to pass laws easily

• One body of Congress

• Strong legislative power

• Multiple legislative bodies

Who wanted a strong federal government?

• Anti-Federalists

• Federalists

• Confederates

• Separatists

Which of the following individuals was a Federalist?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Patrick Henry

• Alexander Hamilton

• Samuel Adams

Which group was against the Constitution?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

• Loyalists

• Patriots

Who wanted to add the Bill of Rights?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

• Loyalists

• Patriots

Which group was associated with the idea of separation of powers?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

• Loyalists

• Patriots