Why did the authors of the Articles of Confederation create a weak central government?A.To establish an authoritarian governmentB.To establish a direct democracyC.To preserve the independence of the statesD.To create an efficient form of governmentSUBMITarrow_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.

What was the lesson of the Articles of Confederation?Multiple choice question.Smaller government is always better government."Ordinary men" were not reliable as voters because they simply did not understand the functions of government.Government must be granted the amount of power that is necessary for it to carry out its responsibilities.Checks and balances are only necessary if a government is small and easily overseen.

Which of the following was the biggest weakness of the Articles of Confederation? A. inability to provide financial assistance to the people B. opposition to creating new amendments C. lack of power within the federal government D. refusal to have relationships with other nations

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.

What did the delegates at the Constitutional Convention consider a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?A.The federal government did not have a legislative branch.B.The federal government did not have the power to tax.C.The federal government restricted states' rights.D.The federal government gave too much power to the chief executive.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS