Form 1: Articles of Confederation - Structure and Weaknesses Exercise

Form 1: Articles of Confederation - Structure and Weaknesses

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Form 1: Articles of Confederation - Structure and Weaknesses

Examine the national government's structure under the Articles of Confederation and identify its major constitutional weaknesses.

Questions

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    What was the main structure of the central government under the Articles of Confederation?

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    Which power was denied to Congress under the Articles of Confederation?

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    How many states had to vote in favor to pass a major law under the Articles?

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    How could the Articles of Confederation be officially amended?

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    Why did the authors of the Articles create a deliberately weak central government?

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    How many votes did each state receive in Congress under the Articles?

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    What was a major flaw regarding the judicial system under the Articles?

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    Without a national executive, what was the confederation government unable to do?

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    Which statement best describes sovereignty under the Articles of Confederation?

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    Which of the following was Congress UNABLE to do under the Confederation?

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    In what year were the Articles of Confederation finally ratified by all states?

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    What was the name of the first written constitution of the United States?