The Articles of Confederation
( "Each state retains its sovereignty, freedom, and independence, and every power, jurisdiction,
and right, which is not by this Confederation expressly delegated." Articles of Confederation,
1781) Which is the BEST conclusion that can be drawn from this quote from the Articles of
Confederation? - questions and answers-This quote from the Articles of Confederation
established that state governments were more powerful than the federal government after the
American Revolution. With strong, independent state governments and no central power to
guide their actions, the early American government struggled to achieve its goals. This fact led
to the Articles being replaced by the United States Constitution in 1789.
("States often refused to cooperate with one another. They also refused to financially support
the national government. The national government was powerless to enforce any taxation acts it
passed. Some states began making agreements with foreign governments. Most states had
their own, independent militias which were unable to work as a unified unit. Each state printed
its own money and the national economy was very unstable.") This statement is referring to -
questions and answers-This statement is referring to the problems faced by the American
government under the Articles of Confederation. Each of the issues listed in the statement is
referring to a weakness of the American government that led to the Articles of Confederation
being replaced by the United States Constitution in 1789.
A major failing of the United States Government under the Articles of Confederation was its -
questions and answers-The correct answer is the inability to regulate commerce among the
states. The Articles left unclear the role of the federal government in trade between the
sovereign states, which could have led to tariffs, trade wars, etc between the states. It did,
however, regulate the expansion of the country (into the Great Lakes region) and allow the
government to establish embassies in foreign countries.
After the American Revolution, early state constitutions allowed for which principle that can also
be found in the U.S. Constitution? - questions and answers-Early state constitutions included
many principles found in the US Constitution, one of which was a separation of powers with
checks and balances built in. The states wanted to ensure that power did not centralize in fear
of the monarchy they recently broke away from.
In this role, the President acts at the head of the branch of government that is responsible for
enforcing laws passed by Congress. - questions and answers-Chief Executive
One reason why the Constitution was adopted over the Articles of Confederation was -
questions and answers-One reason why the Constitution was adopted over the Articles of
Confederation was that Shay's Rebellion revealed the weaknesses of the Articles of
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