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What was the responsibility of Congress in relation to taxes under the Articles of Confederation?
What was the responsibility of Congress in relation to taxes under the Articles of Confederation?
- Ask states for funds (correct)
- Levy taxes directly
- Produce money
- Declare war and peace
What aspect of foreign affairs was assigned to Congress under the Articles of Confederation?
What aspect of foreign affairs was assigned to Congress under the Articles of Confederation?
- Approve state laws
- Levy taxes
- Declare war and peace (correct)
- Manage the postal service
Which entity had the power to manage relations with Native Americans according to the Articles of Confederation?
Which entity had the power to manage relations with Native Americans according to the Articles of Confederation?
- Local governments
- States
- Judiciary
- Congress (correct)
If the national government required additional funds, how did it acquire them under the Articles of Confederation?
If the national government required additional funds, how did it acquire them under the Articles of Confederation?
What was Congress's role in approving legislation that affected the country under the Articles of Confederation?
What was Congress's role in approving legislation that affected the country under the Articles of Confederation?
The Articles of Confederation were the first constitution of the United States for six years.
The Articles of Confederation were the first constitution of the United States for six years.
Americans embraced the ideas in the Articles of Confederation because they expanded the government's powers.
Americans embraced the ideas in the Articles of Confederation because they expanded the government's powers.
All 13 states ratified the Articles of Confederation in January 1781.
All 13 states ratified the Articles of Confederation in January 1781.
Constitutionalism is an approach to government that aims to expand its powers without limitations.
Constitutionalism is an approach to government that aims to expand its powers without limitations.
The Articles of Confederation were designed to address liberties denied to Americans during British rule.
The Articles of Confederation were designed to address liberties denied to Americans during British rule.
