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

A
The national government had no national military.
B
The country had grown too large to defend with a small army.
C
The states would not back the federal government.
D
There was no way the states would pay for fighting a war.
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Which word best describes the central government that was created under the Articles of Confederation?

A
powerful
B
simplistic
C
weak
D
independent
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Which responsibilities were assigned to the central government under the Articles of Confederation?

A
taxing goods and services
B
maintaining a militia
C
drawing up treaties
D
publishing a newspaper
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Which description best defines a confederation?

A
a government in which there is a single, all-powerful ruler
B
a system in which a national government and state governments share power equally
C
a government in which all citizens vote on all major issues and the majority rules
D
a system in which states agree to form a national government, but maintain their sovereignty
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What was the result of administrative weaknesses under the Articles of Confederation?

A
The national government could not maintain order.
B
The national government overruled many state laws.
C
The national government courts found people guilty without a trial.
D
The national government taxes were too high.
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Why did colonists feel the Articles of Confederation were necessary even though the Declaration of Independence was already written?

A
The Declaration of Independence outlined a system of government but did not specify how much power that government could have.
B
The Declaration of Independence determined individual rights but did not discuss how those rights influenced others.
C
The Declaration of Independence called for a federal system of government but did not plan for the role of individual states.
D
The Declaration of Independence outlined a relationship between individuals and the government but did not detail the power and control of that government.
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The Articles of Confederation were drafted and ratified by the

A
senate
B
British monarchy
C
Continental Congress
D
men and women from the colonies
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A delegate proposes amending the Articles of Confederation. How many states would have to agree in order for the amendment to pass?

A
a simple majority
B
all of them
C
three-fourths
D
two-thirds
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Which was a main reason for creating the Articles of Confederation?

A
to determine the power of states and the federal government
B
to have a tax system to generate money
C
to outline the role of individual citizens in government
D
to have a strong national government after the Revolutionary War
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If the government under the Articles of Confederation was so ineffective, why were there no changes made to improve it?

A
The national military would not allow changes to the Articles.
B
There was no method by which changes to the Articles could be made.
C
All the states had to agree in order to pass an amendment to the Articles.
D
A court would have to approve any change to the Articles, and there was no court.

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