Articles of Confederation Quiz

The Articles of Confederation were the first constitution of the United States. What did they establish?

• A strong central government

• A loose confederation of sovereign states

• A monarchy

• A federal system with checks and balances

Main goal of the Articles of Confederation

• To establish a strong central government

• To create a loose confederation of sovereign states

• To implement a federal system of government

• To abolish state governments

Which of the following was a problem with the Articles of Confederation?

• Lack of a strong central government

• Excessive power of the President

• Too many taxes imposed on states

• Overregulation of interstate commerce

Patrick Henry was:

• a Founding Father of the United States known for his "Give me liberty, or give me death!" speech

• a British general during the American Revolutionary War

• the first President of the United States

• a famous inventor of the 18th century

George Mason was:

• a Founding Father of the United States

• a British monarch

• an ancient Greek philosopher

• a famous explorer

Who was Richard Henry Lee?

• A Founding Father of the United States

• A British General during the American Revolution

• A French Diplomat in the 18th century

• An inventor of the steam engine

Which of the following is an argument for a strong central government?

• It allows for uniform policies and laws across the nation.

• It leads to more regional autonomy.

• It reduces the power of the executive branch.

• It encourages diverse local governance.

What was promised to convince Anti-Federalists?

• A Bill of Rights

• A stronger central government

• A new constitution

• A federal banking system

What is the structure of the new government under the Constitution?

• Federal system with three branches: Executive, Legislative, and Judicial

• Unitary system with a single central authority

• Confederation of independent states

• Monarchy with a king or queen as the head of state

The Proclamation of Neutrality was a formal announcement issued by which U.S. President?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• James Madison