The Articles of Confederation

Under the Articles of Confederation, each state got __________ vote. 

• 3 

• 2

• 1

• 5

Answer explanation

Under the Articles of Confederation, each state received 1 vote regardless of its size or population. This structure aimed to ensure equal representation among the states.

The Articles of Confederation created a _________________ central government.

• strong

• average

• weak

• federal

Answer explanation

The Articles of Confederation created a weak central government, which limited its power and effectiveness. This weakness led to various issues, prompting the need for a stronger federal government later established by the Constitution.

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

• 9

• 10

• 13

• 15

Answer explanation

To amend the Articles of Confederation, unanimous consent was required. This means that all 13 states had to agree on any changes, making 13 the correct answer.

The Articles of Confederation created a _________________ national government.

• strong

• average

• weak

• federal

Answer explanation

The Articles of Confederation created a weak national government, as it limited the powers of the central authority, leading to challenges in governance and coordination among the states.

Americans were afraid that a __?__ would lead to tyranny, or oppressive rule.

• strong state government

• weak government

• strong national government

• legslature

Answer explanation

Americans feared that a strong national government would concentrate power and lead to tyranny, as they valued individual liberties and were wary of oppressive rule, making this the correct choice.

 Which of the following weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation led to the government not having any money to pay their debts?

• There was no national court system.

• Congress was not allowed to collect taxes

• There was no single leader or group directed by government

• Congress had no power to enforce its laws

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Congress was not allowed to collect taxes' because this limitation meant the government could not generate revenue, leading to an inability to pay its debts.

There was only one currency under the Articles.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The statement is false because under the Articles of Confederation, both the Continental Congress and the states could issue currency, leading to multiple forms of currency in circulation.

Under the Articles of Confederation, most of the power was where?

• Legislative branch

• the president

• the states

• national government

Answer explanation

Under the Articles of Confederation, most of the power was concentrated in the states, reflecting a preference for state sovereignty over a strong national government.

One weakness of the Articles Of Confederation was that it lacked which 2 branches of government?

• Legislative & Executive

• Executive & Judicial

• Judicial & Legislative

• Executive & Congress

Answer explanation

The Articles of Confederation established a weak central government, lacking an Executive branch to enforce laws and a Judicial branch to interpret them. Thus, the correct answer is Executive & Judicial.

One major problem with the Articles of Confederation is that Congress could not ______ the citizens to raise money.

• tax

• ask

• demand

• force

Answer explanation

One major problem with the Articles of Confederation is that Congress could not tax the citizens to raise money. This lack of authority hindered the government's ability to generate revenue effectively.