10 Questions
What was the first American national constitution?
The Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union
Why did the Articles of Confederation fail?
Due to the lack of central guidance
What was the primary purpose of the Articles of Confederation?
To form a firm league of friendship between states
What was the nature of the central government under the Articles of Confederation?
A unicameral congress with limited powers
What was the requirement for amendments to the Articles of Confederation?
Unanimous consent from all states
Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the Articles of Confederation?
A strong central government was established
What was the significance of the Articles of Confederation?
It was the oldest written constitution in the world
What was the primary weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
The lack of central guidance
What was the relationship between the federal government and the states under the Articles of Confederation?
The states retained sovereignty and freedom
What was the purpose of establishing executive departments in 1781?
To provide central guidance
Test your knowledge on the limitations of the Articles of Confederation, including Congress's insufficient powers and the lack of clear separation of powers between national and state governments. Learn about the flaws in the constitutional system and how it affected national laws and state cooperation.
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