1.7 and 1.10 Articles of Confederation vs. Constitution

What was one major weakness of the Articles of Confederation that led to the drafting of the U.S. Constitution?

• The Articles allowed for too much power in the hands of the central government.

• The Articles did not allow the federal government to levy taxes.

• The Articles provided for a strong executive branch.

• The Articles established a national judiciary.

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Which of the following was a concern of the Anti-Federalists regarding the ratification of the U.S. Constitution?

• The lack of a strong central government.

• The absence of a bill of rights.

• The need for a national bank.

• The power of the executive branch.

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How did the Articles of Confederation handle the issue of a national military?

• It allowed states to maintain their own armies.

• It established a strong national army.

• It prohibited any form of military.

• It required states to contribute troops to a national army.

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What was a key argument made by the Federalists in support of the U.S. Constitution?

• It would create a weak central government.

• It would protect individual liberties without a bill of rights.

• It would ensure a balance of power between the states and the federal government.

• It would eliminate state governments.

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Which of the following was a problem under the Articles of Confederation that the U.S. Constitution aimed to solve?

• The lack of a national currency.

• The presence of a strong executive branch.

• The ability of states to negotiate treaties independently.

• The existence of a national court system.

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What was a primary reason the Federalists opposed including a bill of rights in the original U.S. Constitution?

• They believed it was unnecessary because the federal government was limited.

• They thought it would give too much power to the states.

• They wanted to avoid any mention of individual rights.

• They believed it would weaken the executive branch.

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Under the Articles of Confederation, how were amendments to the Articles approved?

• By a simple majority of the states.

• By a two-thirds majority of Congress.

• By unanimous consent of the states.

• By the President's approval.

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Which of the following best describes the Anti-Federalists' view on the power of the federal government?

• They believed it should be strong and centralized.

• They wanted it to have limited powers with more authority given to the states.

• They supported a monarchy.

• They wanted it to control all state governments.

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What was a significant challenge faced by the government under the Articles of Confederation?

• Managing foreign relations effectively.

• Controlling a powerful executive branch.

• Establishing a national religion.

• Creating a national education system.

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Why did the Federalists believe a strong central government was necessary?

• To ensure the states had more power than the federal government.

• To maintain order and provide for the common defense.

• To eliminate the need for state governments.

• To create a monarchy.

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