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Articles of Confederation Weaknesses

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What was the first American national constitution?

The Bill of Rights
The US Constitution
The Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union (correct)

Why did the Articles of Confederation fail?

Due to the presence of a strong executive
Due to the lack of central guidance (correct)
Due to the absence of a bicameral legislature
Due to the absence of a judicial branch

What was the primary purpose of the Articles of Confederation?

To regulate commerce between states
To form a firm league of friendship between states (correct)
To establish a strong central government
To provide for the common defense

What was the nature of the central government under the Articles of Confederation?

A unicameral congress with limited powers (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the requirement for amendments to the Articles of Confederation?

Unanimous consent from all states (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the Articles of Confederation?

A strong central government was established (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Articles of Confederation?

It was the oldest written constitution in the world (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

The lack of central guidance (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the relationship between the federal government and the states under the Articles of Confederation?

The states retained sovereignty and freedom (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of establishing executive departments in 1781?

To provide central guidance (A) Signup and view all the answers