1.7 and 1.10 Articles of Confederation vs. Constitution
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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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FL.SS.7.CG.1.7
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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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FL.SS.7.CG.1.10
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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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FL.SS.7.CG.1.7
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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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FL.SS.7.CG.1.10
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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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FL.SS.7.CG.1.7
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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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FL.SS.7.CG.1.10
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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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FL.SS.7.CG.1.7
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