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Articles of Confederation

Quiz by Joel Jacobi

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  • Q1
    Which of the following is NOT a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
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    Central government was strong and states were weak.
    No national court system.
    No power to raise money through taxes.
    No way to enforce laws made by congress.
    120s
  • Q2
    Why did the founding fathers of our country set up a weak central government under the Articles of Confederation?
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    To prevent abuse of power and tyranny by a central government.
    To form a strong united country.
    To maintain a friendship with England.
    The states decided that each be its own country.
    120s
  • Q3
    The Articles of Confederation were made out of distrust from what form of government ? ( what were they scared of)
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    Strong Central government that would act like a monarchy.
    States rights protecting individual freedoms.
    Democracy where people cntrol the power.
    Republic of citizens exercising popular sovereignty.
    120s
  • Q4
    Under the Articles of Confederation, the Central government DID NOT have power to TAX and regulate TRADE. True or False
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    False
    True
    120s
  • Q5
    Under the Articles of Confederation you needed 9 out of 13 States approval to pass a law, and 13 out of 13 States approval to amend a law. True or False
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    True
    False
    120s
  • Q6
    The Articles of Confederation had No Executive branch (president) and No national court system. (Judicial branch)? True or False
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    False
    True
    120s
  • Q7
    Under the Articles of Confederation, States could not trade, buy and sell goods with neighboring States because _________________________________
    The Central government disallowed trade amongst States.
    State militias prevented other States from crossing State borders.
    England controlled the economy of the new founded United States.
    Each State had it's own type of currency, and States wouldn't accept another State's money.
    120s
  • Q8
    What event led to the end of the Articles of Confederation?
    Declaration of Independence.
    Shay's rebellion.
    Rule of Law.
    Thomas Paine's pamphlet "Common Sense".
    120s

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