Articles of Confederation

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

• Strong central government

• No power to collect taxes

• Ability to enforce laws

• National court system

Which of the following was NOT a feature of the Articles of Confederation?

• National court system

• No power to enforce laws

• No power to collect taxes

• No power to raise an army

Which of the following powers was NOT granted to the government under the Articles of Confederation?

• Power to enforce laws

• Power to declare war

• Power to make alliances

• Power to sign treaties

What was the first written constitution of the United States?

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

• Bill of Rights

• Common Sense

Which of the following was a weakness of the national government under the Articles of Confederation? The government could not:

• Sign treaties

• Create a military

• Enforce laws

• Print money

What was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation regarding leadership?

• No ability to declare war

• No president or court system

• No power to print money

• No ability to sign treaties

Which of the following was a power of the national government under the Articles of Confederation?

• Enforce laws

• Print and borrow money

• Regulate interstate trade

• Collect taxes

What was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation regarding taxation?

• Could not declare war

• Could not collect taxes

• Could not sign treaties

• Could not print money

Which state was carved out of the Northwest Territory?

• Michigan

• Florida

• Georgia

• Texas

Which state was included in the Northwest Territory?

• Wisconsin

• New York

• Virginia

• California