US Government Chapter on Confederation Issues

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What was a major issue caused by the inability of the federal government to tax?

Difficulty in raising money for government needs. (correct)
Increased state power over federal power.
Ineffective communication between states.
Confusion over state laws.

Which problem was associated with the lack of a central court system under the Articles of Confederation?

All states followed the same laws.
The federal government could not create laws.
States could ignore federal laws. (correct)
Debt repayment from the states was efficiently handled.

What requirement made amending the Articles of Confederation particularly difficult?

Approval of nine out of thirteen states.
Approval of a simple majority in Congress.
Approval of all thirteen states. (correct)
Approval from the federal government only.

What was a consequence of each state having its own laws?

Difficulty in acting as a unified country. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which concern relates to the power dynamics under the Articles of Confederation?

Power was concentrated in the monarchy. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant effect of the Petition of Rights of 1628?

It caused a civil war in England. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What happened as a result of the struggles between the monarch and the nobles in England?

Parliament executed the king. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What did the English Bill of Rights of 1689 achieve?

It significantly limited the power of the monarch. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What did the colonists use as a basis for their government?

The English Bill of Rights. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the outcomes of the civil war in England?

Parliament and the king agreed to the Petition of Rights. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does legislative supremacy mean?

Most power is given to the government. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a petition?

To make a formal request of the government. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes popular sovereignty?

People rule, with ultimate authority resting with the people. (A) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of legislative supremacy, which branch of government holds the most authority?

The legislative branch. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'petition' signify in the governmental context?

A formal process for making requests to the government. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the Rule of Law signify?

Both the governed and the government must obey the law. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of a charter in colonial times?

To grant land and the right to form a colony on that land. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a Writ of Assistance?

A search warrant that enables searches without specific limitations. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Rule of Law?

Immunity for government actions. (D) Signup and view all the answers

In what way did the existence of charters impact the development of colonies?

They provided a legal framework for land acquisition and governance. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of a national government?

To serve as a central political authority in a nation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What significant action did the nobles take in 1915 regarding King John's power?

They made him sign a document limiting royal power. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a confederation?

A political organization in which states combine for limited purposes (D) Signup and view all the answers

In contrast to a national government, how is a confederation structured?

It emphasizes equal sovereignty among member states (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the first form of parliament created in 1258?

To represent multiple viewpoints and advise the king. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What might be a primary reason for states to form a confederation?

To combine efforts for limited purposes like defense (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the impact of the English Bill of Rights?

It protected freedoms of speech and limited the king's power. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was a key element of limited government established by the late 1600s?

Government power was considerably more limited. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about national governments is correct?

National governments hold the ultimate authority within a territory (C) Signup and view all the answers

What essential rights were enforced by the Petition of Right?

Rights of English subjects enforced by parliament. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Articles of Confederation Weakness

The document allowed for a weak national government that couldn't tax its citizens or effectively enforce laws.

No Federal Taxation

The federal government under the Articles couldn't collect taxes, leading to financial issues.

Lack of Central Courts

The Articles of Confederation lacked an executive branch and national court system, making enforcement of laws difficult.

State Sovereignty Issues

Individual states often prioritized their own interests over national unity under the Articles of Confederation, creating difficulties.