The Articles of the Confederation

What plan of government did the Articles of Confederation create?

• A strong central government

• A loose union of states

• A monarchy

• A dictatorship

What powers did the Articles of Confederation give to Congress?

• Declare war, raise an army and a navy, print money, and set up a postal system

• Impose taxes, enforce laws, and establish a court system

• Create a monarchy, establish a state religion, and control trade

• None of the above

Why were the powers of Congress limited under the Articles of Confederation?

• Congress did not want to have too much power

• The states ignored Congress's requests for funds

• The Articles did not grant Congress any powers

• The states feared a strong central government

What did James Madison doubt about the future of the United States?

• The ability of the states to work together

• The strength of the central government

• The success of the American war for independence

• The loyalty of the American people

What did the leaders compromise on during the Constitutional Convention?

• The power of the central government

• The number of states in the union

• The length of the president's term

• The location of the capital

What was the result of the Articles of Confederation?

• A strong and united nation

• A weak and divided nation

• A monarchy ruled by a king

• A dictatorship controlled by a military general

What did the states retain under the Articles of Confederation?

• Their sovereignty, freedom, and independence

• Their loyalty to the central government

• Their power to tax and enforce laws

• Their control over foreign policy

What did Congress have to do in order to fund its activities?

• Ask the states for funds

• Impose taxes on the people

• Borrow money from foreign countries

• Print more money

What did James Madison compare the Articles of Confederation to?

• A strong rope

• A rope of sand

• A powerful government

• A united nation

What did Congress need in order to impose taxes?

• Approval from the president

• A majority vote from the states

• A unanimous vote from the states

• Support from the American people