Articles of Confederation & Constitution (AKS 33d)

What was America's first document that tried to establish the framework of the government?

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Bill of Rights

Which of the following powers did the national government have under the Articles of Confederation?

• Levy taxes

• Regulate interstate trade

• Declare war

• Enforce laws

What was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• Strong executive branch

• Unanimous vote requirement for amendments

• Effective regulation of trade

• Strong judicial branch

Why did the Articles of Confederation provide for a weak central government?

• To avoid the mistakes of the British monarchy

• To strengthen the national army

• To centralize power in the hands of the President

• To increase federal revenue

What type of legislature was created by the Great Compromise?

• Unicameral legislature

• Bicameral legislature

• Tricameral legislature

• No legislature

Under the Articles of Confederation, how many states needed to agree to amend the Articles?

• 7 states

• 9 states

• All 13 states

• 10 states

What was a consequence of each state having its own currency under the Articles of Confederation?

• National economic stability

• Simplified trade between states

• Economic conflict and confusion

• Increased federal revenue

What was one power that the national government did not have under the Articles of Confederation?

• Establish post offices

• Send and recall Ambassadors

• Levy taxes

• Declare war

How did the Articles of Confederation affect the ability of the United States to defend itself?

• It allowed for a strong national army

• It prohibited any military force

• It made the U.S. dependent on state militias

• It ensured a powerful navy

Why did the Articles of Confederation not include an executive branch?

• Fear of centralized power like a monarchy

• Lack of qualified leaders

• Preference for a parliamentary system

• Desire for a stronger legislature