USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Articles of Confederation limited the government’s power by ____
A
giving the most power to the president
B
preventing Congress from printing money
C
not allowing Congress to draft soldiers to the army
D
imposing a 15 year term limit on all members of Congress
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Under the Articles, the states, not Congress, had the power to tax. Congress could raise money only by asking the states for funds, borrowing from foreign governments, or selling western lands. In addition, Congress could not draft soldiers or regulate trade. There was no provision for national courts.

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