Second Continental Congress and Central Government Formation
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Who appointed the members of Congress under the Articles of Confederation?

  • The states (correct)
  • The people of the United States
  • The Congress itself
  • The state legislatures

    • What was the main difference in representation between the state legislatures and Congress under the Articles of Confederation?

  • Both state legislatures and Congress represented the people.
  • Neither state legislatures nor Congress represented the people.
  • State legislatures represented the people, while Congress represented the states. (correct)
  • Congress represented the people, while state legislatures represented the states.

    • What powers were specifically granted to Congress under the Articles of Confederation?

  • Power to elect state governors
  • Power to control state boundaries
  • Power to declare war and make peace (correct)
  • Power to appoint state legislators

    • What was a key restriction placed on Congress by the Articles of Confederation?

    <p>Congress could only act on powers explicitly granted by the Articles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant difference between the state constitutions and the Articles of Confederation in terms of legislative power?

    <p>State constitutions granted extensive legislative power, while the Articles limited Congress' powers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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