USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following statements about the Articles of Confederation is true?
A
The Articles of Confederation created three separate branches.
B
A strong executive was created by the Articles of Confederation.
C
The Judicial branch created a national court system under the Articles of Confederation.
D
Only the legislative branch was created under the Articles of Confederation.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Explanation: In a confederal system, the central government has no powers of its own.

Detailed explanation-2: -Under the Articles, the national government consisted of a unicameral (one-house) legislature (often called the Confederation Congress); there was no national executive or judiciary. Delegates to Congress were appointed by the state legislatures, and each state had one vote.

Detailed explanation-3: -Which statement best describes governmental power under the Articles of Confederation? (1) Power was shared equally by the central government and the states.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Articles of Confederation created a national government composed of a Congress, which had the power to declare war, appoint military officers, sign treaties, make alliances, appoint foreign ambassadors, and manage relations with Indians.

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