Copy of The Constitution Academic

The original government created by the Continental Congress was set up by what document?

• The Gettysburg Address

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

• Common Sense

The Articles of Confederation failed in creating a strong national government.

• false

• true

Which of these is/are characteristics for our government under the Articles of Confederation?

• 13 votes = 1 for each state

• One house system

• Each state voted for an issue that was applicable to the entire country.

• All of the Above

There was no Executive Branch (president) and Judicial Branch (judges/courts) under the Articles of Confederation.

• false

• true

In order for decisions to be made at least ___ out of 13 needed to approve it.

• 9

• 11

• 12

• 10

This early government was good enough only to declare war on England. What could the government do (may select more than one)?

• Declare war on England

• All of these

• Conduct foreign affairs

• Coin money

• Make treaties

The government could not coin money but could collect money from states.

• true

• false

The Articles of Confederations could be changed, but only if how many votes were collected in favor of it?

The Articles of Confederation created a weak government because the people were afraid of tyranny.

• false

• true

The Articles of Confederation allowed for several new states to be created.

• false

• true