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Question 1

The Articles of Confederation

Answer 1

A) Loose “league of friendship” that left most powers to the states
B) Congress had war powers, and control over foreign relations & the post.
C) One vote per state: 9 votes to pass laws, 13 to amend Articles
D) Government paid for by contributions from the states

Question 2

Problems for National Gov. During “The Critical Period”

Answer 2

A) No power to tax.
B) Worthless currency
C) No commerce power.
D) No executive branch.
E) No national judiciary.
F) Too weak to act.

Question 3

Inspo for Articles if Confederation

Answer 3

Drawn from Locke and Montesquieu (The Spirit of Laws), by way of Aristotle

Question 4

Federalism

Answer 4

division of authority between states and the central government

Question 5

Checks & Balances

Answer 5

Each branch guards its own independence, and against the supremacy of any one branch.

Question 6

Limit Majority Rule

Answer 6

demonstrated by unelected bodies like the President (picked by the Electoral College), Senate (selected by state legislatures), and the Supreme Court (appointed for life terms)