Understanding the Weaknesses of the Central Government

What powers did the central government lack according to the introduction?

• The power to enforce laws, mint currency, and tax

• The power to regulate trade

• The power to declare war

• The power to establish schools

Why did the framers of the government avoid giving too much power to the central authority?

• They wanted to avoid tyranny

• They were unsure of how to distribute power

• They believed in complete state independence

• They wanted to save money

What was a key fear that influenced the design of the government?

• Fear of tyranny

• Fear of foreign invasion

• Fear of economic collapse

• Fear of technological advancement

What was a major issue with passing amendments under the discussed system?

• Amendments could be vetoed by the president

• Amendments needed approval from foreign governments

• Amendments required a simple majority

• Amendments had to be unanimous

What did each state have that contributed to the lack of unity?

• Its own language

• Its own transportation system

• Its own educational system

• Its own laws, currency, courts, and military

What did the central government lack that made it difficult to act effectively?

• A clear leader

• Support from the people

• A strong military

• Real authority and power

What was proposed as a solution to the weaknesses of the central government?

• A direct democracy

• A confederation

• A monarchy

• A federal system

What was one of the weaknesses that the government couldn't overcome?

• Lack of unity among states

• Lack of natural resources

• Lack of technological innovation

• Lack of international allies

What did the rebellions demonstrate about the distribution of power?

• Power shouldn't be concentrated in the states

• Power should be concentrated in the states

• Rebellions are necessary for change

• The central government should have no power

What was a repeated lesson from the rebellions?

• Power shouldn't be concentrated in the states

• Rebellions are always justified

• The central government should be abolished

• States should have more power