The Need for a Constitution - Quiz Quiz

Question 1

Which was a main reason for creating the Articles of Confederation?

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A: to determine the power of states and the federal government

Question 2

If a power was not specified under the Articles of Confederation, who would be responsible for it?

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A: the states

Question 3

Which responsibilities were assigned to the central government under the Articles of Confederation?

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A: drawing up treaties

Question 4

Which reason most closely illustrates why the national government was unable to maintain law and order under the Articles of Confederation?

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B: There was no national court system.

Question 5

Under the Articles of Confederation, if Virginia had ten thousand citizens and Delaware had five thousand citizens, how many votes would each state have in the legislature?

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B: Virginia would have one, and Delaware would have one.

Question 6

How many of the thirteen states needed to approve a law before it could be passed, under the Articles of Confederation?

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A: nine

Question 7

Which word best describes the central government that was created under the Articles of Confederation?

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B: weak

Question 8

A delegate proposes amending the Articles of Confederation. How many states would have to agree in order for the amendment to pass?

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C: all of them

Question 9

Why did colonists feel the Articles of Confederation were necessary even though the Declaration of Independence was already written?

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B: The Declaration of Independence outlined a relationship between individuals and the government but did not detail the power and control of that government.

Question 10

What was the national government’s biggest concern if facing a war, under the Articles of Confederation?

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D: The national government had no national military.

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