Articles of Confederation-Federalist v. Anti-Federalist

What was the primary purpose of the Articles of Confederation?

• To establish a strong federal government
• To create a league of friendship among the states
• To replace the Declaration of Independence
• To create a national bank

In 1777, the Americans wrote their first plan of government called the: _______________________________

• The Constitution
• Resolution of Independence
• Freedom Act
• Articles of Confederation

Under the Articles of Confederation, how many votes did each state have in Congress?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• depends on population

Which branch of government was created by the Articles of Confederation?

• Executive
• Legislative
• Judicial
• All of the above

True or False: Under the Articles of Confederation, a President would lead the country.

• True
• False

True or False: The Articles of Confederation were easy to change.

• True
• False

True or False: Under the Articles, Congress did not have the power to collect taxes.

• True
• False

True or False: The Articles of Confederation allowed for the Federal Government to have a national military.

• True
• False

True or False: Under the Articles, Congress could pass laws and force states to follow them.

• True
• False

Which document replaced the Articles of Confederation?

• The Constitution
• Declaration of Independence
• Magna Carta
• Resolution of Enduring Freedom