
Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation AKS33E
Social Studies
8th Grade

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which document served as the first constitution of the United States?
The Bill of Rights
The Articles of Confederation
The Federalist Papers
The Declaration of Independence
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Under the Articles of Confederation, who had the most power?
The President
The Supreme Court
The State Governments
The Federal Government
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was one major weakness of the Articles of Confederation regarding taxation?
Congress could collect taxes directly from citizens
Congress could only request money from the states
States were not allowed to collect taxes
The President set all tax rates
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following was a problem with interstate trade under the Articles of Confederation?
States could set their own trade rules and tariffs
Congress controlled all trade between states
There were no trade disputes between states
The President regulated interstate commerce
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was the lack of a central authority under the Articles of Confederation a problem for the new nation?
It made it difficult to pass laws
It prevented the creation of a national army
It led to confusion and lack of unity among the states
It allowed the President too much power
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the inability to tax under the Articles of Confederation affect the federal government?
The government could easily pay off war debts
The government struggled to raise money for national needs
The government collected too much money from citizens
The government was able to fund a strong military
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a consequence of the Articles of Confederation not allowing a national army?
The states were able to defend themselves easily
The country was vulnerable to foreign attacks and internal rebellions
The President led a strong military force
The Supreme Court handled military decisions
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