The Need for a Constitution

Question 1

Why was it very difficult to get laws passed under the Articles of Confederation?

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Nine of the states had to agree before a law was passed.

Question 2

Under the Articles of Confederation, why didn’t the national government enforce the laws?

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The states had the power to enforce the national laws.

Question 3

A sovereign group is one that is

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independent.

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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There was no national court system.

Question 5

best

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a system in which states agree to form a national government, but maintain their sovereignty

Question 6

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

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to determine the power of states and the federal government

Question 7

The Articles of Confederation were drafted and ratified by the

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Continental Congress

Question 8

Which statement best represents an economic weakness of the national government under the Articles of Confederation?

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The national government was unable to collect taxes.

Question 9

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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There was no national court system.

Question 10

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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nine

The Need for a Constitution Answers