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Question 16 • United States History and Geography

Which best describes the executive branch of government under the Articles of Confederation?

Answer
A
It consisted of Congress and a president.
B
It consisted of Congress alone.
C
It consisted of a two-house Congress.
D
It consisted of a president alone.

Explanation

Under the Articles of Confederation, the national government had a Congress but no separate executive branch or president. Congress handled the government’s main responsibilities, so the best choice is “It consisted of Congress alone.”

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