The Articles of Confederation: America's First Government

What was the first written constitution of the United States? (1781-1789)

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Constitution of the United States

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

Could Congress collect taxes or regulate trade under the Articles of Confederation?

• Yes

• No

Under the Articles of Confederation, was there an executive or judicial branch?

• Yes

• No

Under the Articles of Confederation, the government could not raise an ____.

• army

• tax

• currency

• navy

The Articles of Confederation did not establish a national ____.

• currency

• government

• army

• tax system

Under the Articles of Confederation, states printed their own ____.

• money

• stamps

• newspapers

• bonds

What did the Constitution replace?

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The Federalist Papers

What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution known as?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Federalist Papers

• The Declaration of Independence

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

Which branch of government carries out laws?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch