The Articles of Confederation created a confederation, a government of loosely organized independent states. The national government under the Articles of Confederation consisted of a single legislative body, called the Congress of the United States. The national government had limited powers under the Articles of Confederation. For example, the central government could not levy taxes or regulate commerce. Additionally, there was not an executive or judicial branch of government under the Articles.
Because the government under the Articles of Confederation did not have enough power, problems began to emerge.
These events led to a meeting in Philadelphia in 1787. This meeting has come to be known as the Constitutional Convention.
Question 1 |
A | Article III (3) |
B | Article IV (4) |
C | Article V (5) |
D | Article VI (6) |
Question 2 |
A | Article III (3) |
B | Article IV (4) |
C | Article V (5) |
D | Article VI (6) |
Question 3 |
A | Article I (1) |
B | Article II (2) |
C | Article III (3) |
D | Article IV (4) |
Question 4 |
A | Article IV (4) |
B | Article V (5) |
C | Article VI (6) |
D | Article VII (7) |
Question 5 |
A | Article I (1) |
B | Article II (2) |
C | Article III (3) |
D | Article IV (4) |
Question 6 |
A | Article I (1) |
B | Article II (2) |
C | Article III (3) |
D | Article IV (4) |
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To understand the role of the federal courts in interpreting the U.S. Constitution, it’s important to understand what a law is, and where our laws come from. This page defines law, and the rule of law and provides provides historical background on the creation of the Constitution, and the three branches of government.