Articles of Confederation
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- Q1What was the first constitution of the United States called?Bill of RightsDeclaration of IndependenceUnited States ConstitutionArticles of Confederation30s
- Q2Under the Articles of Confederation, which branch of government had the most power?LegislativeNone, all branches had equal powerExecutiveJudicial30s
- Q3Under the Articles of Confederation, which branch of government did not exist?ExecutiveLegislativeAll branches existedJudicial30s
- Q4Under the Articles of Confederation, which of the following powers did the national government NOT have?Regulating tradeMilitary controlTaxing authorityNegotiating treaties30s
- Q5Which of the following was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?Lack of a national currencyStrong central governmentPromotion of slaveryEstablishment of the Bill of Rights30s
- Q6Under the Articles of Confederation, how many states were required to pass important laws?9351230s
- Q7Which branch of government had the power to settle disputes between states under the Articles of Confederation?JudicialNone, disputes were not resolvedLegislativeExecutive30s
- Q8Which of the following was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?Establishment of a national currencyProtection of individual rightsLack of a national militaryStrong centralized government30s
- Q9Under the Articles of Confederation, which branch of government had the power to declare war?None, war could not be declaredJudicialExecutiveLegislative30s
- Q10Which of the following laws established a process for admitting new states into the United States?Emancipation ProclamationHomestead ActNorthwest OrdinanceIndian Removal Act30s
- Q11Which of the following territories was affected by the Northwest Ordinance?Northwest TerritorySouthwest TerritoryPacific TerritoryNortheast Territory30s
- Q12What important provision was included in the Northwest Ordinance?Prohibition of slaveryCreation of a unicameral legislatureExpansion of Native American reservationsEstablishment of a national bank30s
- Q13Which branch of government had the authority to appoint a governor for the Northwest Territory under the Northwest Ordinance?Executive branchMilitary branchLegislative branchJudicial branch30s
- Q14What was a requirement for a territory to apply for statehood under the Northwest Ordinance?Population of 60,000Population of 100,000Population of 10,000Population of 1,00030s
- Q15Which of the following was NOT a provision of the Northwest Ordinance?Right to trial by juryFreedom of religionProtection of property rightsEstablishment of public schools30s