Quiz on the Articles of Confederation and Flag Etiquette

What was one reason the Founding Fathers needed to replace the Articles of Confederation?

• Strong national leadership

• Ability to easily amend laws

• Lack of a national court system

• Power to tax citizens

Why was the approval of all 13 states needed to make changes under the Articles of Confederation?

• To ensure quick decision-making

• To allow one state to stop changes

• To strengthen federal power

• To simplify the amendment process

What was a consequence of having no power to regulate trade under the Articles of Confederation?

• Economic prosperity

• Over-taxed goods between states

• Strong federal government

• Unified national economy

This was our nation's first Constitution but failed because it gave all the power to the states. 

• Articles of Confederation
• Treaty of Paris 
• Declaration of Independence
• U.S. Constitution 

What was a significant challenge in amending the Articles of Confederation?

• Amendments were not allowed

• Amendments could be made by the President

• Unanimous consent of the states was required

• Only a simple majority was needed

All 13 states signed the Articles of Confederation

• True

• False

The Articles of Confederation created a strong national government.

• True

• False

Under the Articles of Confederation, the government could not tax the states.

• True

• False

The first U.S. government was so weak because Americans were afraid to give their new government _______ power.

• Too much

• Too little

• Neutral amount

Congress could not force states to obey its laws.

• True

• False