AOC and Constitutional Convention

The Articles of Confederation was important because it –

• created a means for establishing the executive branch

• provided every citizen in America the right to vote

• enabled each of the 13 states to make separate treaties with foreign nations

• was the first form of government for America

What was the MAIN problem with the Articles of Confederation?

• They had too many laws.

• The Articles were too strong.

• The Articles were too weak.

What was one EFFECT of a weak government?

• They could not write a constitution.

• They could not raise money.

• People went to war.

Who had more power with the Articles of Confederation?

• National Governments

• State Governments

The reason the Articles of Confederation only established the legislative branch was to -  

• show the importance of a representative legislature to foreign nations

• keep power out of the hands of the courts

• ensure the government would not become too powerful

• give the legislature supreme rule over all the states

One negative effect of the Articles of Confederation was that-  

• all citizens did not have the right to vote

• the Supreme Court held ultimate power over the government

• unalienable rights of the people were revoked

• no executive branch was provided to enforce the laws

Under the AOC, the central government could NOT control trade bewteen the states.

• True

• False

In order to amend (change) the Articles of Confederation, all 13 states had to agree.

• True

• False

Why was it difficult for Congress to fulfill its duties under the Articles of Confederation?

• Any congressional action required executive approval

• Congress lacked the power to declare war

• Most congressional decisions required the approval of at least nine states

• Congress lacked the power to regulate foreign trade

What were the two Accomplishments of the Articles of Confederation?

• Northeast Ordinace & Ranch Ordinance of 1785

• Northwest Ordinance & Treaty of Paris of 1783

• Declaration of Independence & French and Indian War

• none of the above