Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation

What system of government was the Articles of Confederation? Circle one.

• Unitary

• Confederal

• Federal

Which branch did the Articles of Confederation put in charge of the government? Circle one.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which of the following best describes the power structure of the Articles of Confederation? Circle all that apply.

• Strong Central Government

• Weak Central Government

• Strong State Governments

• Weak State Governments

How could the Articles of Confederation be amended?

A law or regulation.

• Republic
• Abandoned
• Bicameral
• Ordinance

Under the Articles of Confederation each state had _________ vote.

• One
• Depended on the population
• Two
• Fifteen

How many states were required to ratify the Articles of Confederation?

• At least 12 states
• Only half representing 7
• 2/3 representing 9 states
• All 13

What provided a system for a territory to become a state.

• The Oklahoma Land Rush
• The Florida Settlement Ordinance
• The Louisiana Purchase
• The Northwest Ordinance

How many states had to agree to pass a law?

• 13

• 12

• 9

• 0

There was only one currency under the Articles.

• True

• False