The Constitution Academic

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

• The Gettysburg Address

• The Articles of Confederation

• Common Sense

• The Declaration of Independence

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

• true

• false

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

• 13 votes = 1 for each state

• All of the Above

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

• One house system

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.

• 10

• 12

• 9

• 11

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

• raise an army 

• Declare war on England

• Conduct foreign affairs

• Make treaties

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

• false

• true

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

• 9 or 2/3rds  

• 7

• 13 unanimous 

• It could not be changed.

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