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?

    <p>A unicameral congress with limited powers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Unanimous consent from all states</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A strong central government was established</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Articles of Confederation?

    <p>It was the oldest written constitution in the world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

    <p>The lack of central guidance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The states retained sovereignty and freedom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of establishing executive departments in 1781?

    <p>To provide central guidance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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