What was one advantage the Constitution had over the Articles of Confederation?A.State courts were given the power to interpret federal laws as they applied to them.B.It established a legislative branch for the first time.C.Foreign policy was centralized under the federal government.D.States were given more military power.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Select all that applyWhat were some of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?Multiple select question.The national government depended on the states for its funding, and they often didn't pay their full share.The Articles placed a tax on all imported goods.The national government did not have the power to regulate commerce between the states.The legislature was bicameral, meaning power was shared among two houses.

How did the U.S. Constitution address a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?A.The Constitution allowed the states to exercise more power than the Articles of Confederation did.B.The Constitution required unanimous support to pass laws, while the Articles of Confederation only required majority support.C.The Constitution outlawed slavery, while the Articles of Confederation allowed it.D.The Constitution gave more power to the federal government than the Articles of Confederation did.

Which of the following were the major weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation? Multiple select question.The national army picked fights with the smaller, weaker state armies.The state governments refused to sell weapons to other states in times of military need.The national government had no power to tax.The national government had no power to regulate interstate commerce.

What is one reason that the Constitutional Convention decided they needed a document to replace the Articles of Confederation?A.Because the articles did not define a court systemB.Because the articles did not grant everybody equal rightsC.Because the country needed a document to guide it through warD.Because the country decided to become a monarchy

Which idea is a fundamental principle of the Articles of Confederation?A.Sovereignty and independence of the statesB.Free speech for private citizens but not lawmakersC.Concentration of power in the central governmentD.Citizens giving up state citizenship to gain national citizenship