WorksheetsQuiz on the Articles of Confederation
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 9mins
Why did Americans distrust authority after the American Revolutionary War?
They wanted more power.
They were used to self-governance.
They distrusted any form of government.
They had been ruled by the King of England.
What was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
It had too much power.
It had a strong executive branch.
It lacked a chief executive.
It had a strong judicial branch.
By 1783, how much had the nation's debt increased to?
$10 million
$20 million
$43 million
$50 million
What did Congress lack that made foreign affairs difficult?
A national currency
A chief executive
A strong military
A reliable communication system
What treaty took Congress four months to sign?
Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Ghent
Treaty of London
What was the purpose of creating a national currency?
To increase state power
To unify the economy
To strengthen the military
To reduce taxes
What was the role of the states in the new United States under the Articles of Confederation?
To follow federal laws strictly
To operate as a unified country
To use their own form of money
To rely on Congress for all decisions
What did the Framers want to avoid by not copying the British monarchy?
Creating a strong and effective government
Creating weak governors
Creating tyrants
Creating a council of leaders
What did Washington prove about the president's role?
It was ceremonial
It was a figurehead
It had real authority
It was temporary
What did Washington attend after his presidency?
The next president's inauguration
A royal coronation
A military parade
A state dinner
What title was eventually chosen for the chief executive?
Your Majesty
His Highness
Mr. President
Commander
What did the Senate want for the chief executive's title?
Something simple
Something royal
Something humorous
Something temporary
What is one of the responsibilities of the modern president according to the text?
Writing laws
Promoting legislation
Conducting trials
Managing businesses
Which action is a precedent rather than a constitutional power?
Vetoes a bill passed by Congress
Works with executive branch to enforce the laws
Makes a farewell address to the nation
Appoints judges to federal courts
Which of the following is a constitutional power of the President?
Makes a farewell address to the nation
Creates a cabinet to get advice from leaders of executive departments
Appoints judges to federal courts
Requires government officials get permission before taking action
