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Articles of Confederation and 3 Branches of Government Quiz

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What role did the Congress take on despite having no legal authority?

Forming the executive branch

Printing its own money (correct)

Creating a new currency

Establishing a judicial branch

What was the main weakness of the government under the Articles of Confederation?

Absence of a judicial branch

Lack of an executive branch (correct)

No system for making laws

Limited control over foreign trade

How many votes were required for a law to be passed under the Articles of Confederation?

8 states

10 states

7 states

9 states (correct)

Which branch of government was missing under the Articles of Confederation?

Executive branch Signup and view all the answers

What was one area in which the states had significant control under the Articles of Confederation?

Making laws about trade Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary method for the central government to raise money under the Articles of Confederation?

Issuing new national currency Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the value of the continentals, the national currency printed by Congress?

They became worthless Signup and view all the answers

What was the immediate cause of Shays’ Rebellion?

Increased property taxes in Massachusetts Signup and view all the answers

What did the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 allow when a region reached a population of 60,000?

It could apply to become a state Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant consequence of the land policies under the Articles of Confederation?

Conflict with Native American groups over land Signup and view all the answers