Chapter 3 AOC

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What is the name of the first written plan of government in America?

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Articles of Confederation

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Americans were afraid that a __?__ would lead to tyranny, or oppressive rule.

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strong central government

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Under the Articles of Confederation, most of the power was where?

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the states

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Under the Articles of Confederation, how many votes did each state get when voting on a new law?

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One

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Which of the following was NOT a power of Congress under the Articles of Confederation? Options: Create a plan for the Northwest Territory, Negotiate treaties, Levy taxes, Declare war and peace

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Levy taxes

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Which is a weakness of the Articles of Confederation? Options: Congress couldn't collect taxes, Weak central government, Provided for no common currency, All of the these

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All of the these

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What is the name of the first government of the United States? Options: U.S. Constitution, Articles of Confederation, Northwest Ordinance, Declaration of Independence

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Articles of Confederation

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In order to change (amend) the Articles of Confederation,  __________ out of 13 states had to agree.

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13

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The problem with having no court system under the Articles of Confederation was that...

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disputes between states or citizens of different states could not be settled fairly

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The Articles of Confederation were structured the way they were because the former colonies feared...

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a strong government