Articles of Confederation Review

What was a significant limitation of the central government under the Articles of Confederation?

• It could negotiate treaties with other nations.

• It had no power to tax.

• It could declare war without state approval.

• It had a strong executive branch.

Why was the lack of a national currency a problem under the Articles of Confederation?

• It made trade with other countries impossible.

• It led to a single state dominating the economy.

• It caused confusion and made trade between states more difficult.

• It prevented the establishment of a national bank.

How did the Articles of Confederation's inability to regulate trade affect the new nation?

• It allowed foreign powers to control American trade policies.

• It led to uniform trade laws across all states.

• It created trade barriers between states, weakening economic unity.

• It streamlined trade between states and foreign nations.

What was a consequence of the lack of an executive branch under the Articles of Confederation?

• Congress could not pass laws.

• There was no one to oversee the implementation of laws.

• The judicial system became too powerful.

• States had to get rid of their executive leaders at the state level as well.

What made amending the Articles of Confederation particularly difficult?

• Amendments required a simple majority to pass.

• Only the president could propose amendments.

• Amendments needed the approval of all thirteen states.

• Amendments were not allowed under the Articles.

Which document preceded (came before) the Articles of Confederation and announced the thirteen colonies' independence from British rule?

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Magna Carta

The concept of a "social contract" is best described as:

• A legal agreement between citizens and their government.

• An economic system where society controls the means of production.

• A philosophical idea where people give up certain freedoms in exchange for societal protection.

• A written constitution that outlines the roles of government.

What does the principle of "limited government" entail?

• The government has unlimited power in times of crisis.

• Government powers are restricted by law to protect individual rights.

• The government can only operate in certain geographic areas.

• Government officials have limited terms in office.

How does the "rule of law" principle relate to the Articles of Confederation?

• It established a strong judiciary to interpret the laws.

• It ensured that all individuals, including government officials, were subject to the law.

• It allowed the government to make laws without the consent of the governed.

• It gave the military the ultimate authority over the law.

Which of the following was NOT a feature of the Articles of Confederation?

• A unicameral legislature

• The ability to make federal laws with approval of 9/13 states

• A provision for a federal court system

• The requirement for unanimous consent to amend the Articles