Articles of Confederation

What was a key characteristic of the central government established by the Articles of Confederation?

• It had a strong executive branch.

• It featured a powerful judicial system.

• It was intentionally designed to be very weak.

• It allowed Congress to levy taxes on states.

Which power did the Congress NOT possess under the Articles of Confederation?

• Making treaties and alliances.

• Coining money.

• Levying taxes on states.

What was a significant problem faced by the United States due to the central government's limited power under the Articles of Confederation?

• The inability to form alliances with foreign nations.

• A strong executive branch that overrode state laws.

• Difficulty in paying back debts from the Revolutionary War.

• Frequent amendments to the Articles, causing instability.

Why was it practically impossible to amend the Articles of Confederation?

• Amendments required a simple majority vote in Congress.

• Only the President could propose amendments.

• All 13 states needed to give unanimous consent.

• The judicial branch had the power to veto amendments.