USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which was true regarding the structure of the national government under The Articles of Confederation?
A
The only Federal institution was Congress, and there was no president or national court system.
B
The only Federal institution was the national court system, and there was no president or Congress.
C
The only Federal institution was the president, and there was no Congress or national court system.
D
The Federal government was divided into three separate branches:the executive, legislative, and judicial.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Which was true regarding the structure of the national government under The Articles of Confederation? The only Federal institution was Congress, and there was no president or national court system.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Articles created a national government centered on the legislative branch, which was comprised of a single house. There was no separate executive branch or judicial branch. The delegates in Congress voted by state-with each state receiving one vote, regardless of its population.

Detailed explanation-4: -Which of the following was a characteristic of the federal government under the Articles of Confederation? Congress could not levy taxes or regulate commerce.

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