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Compromise and the Constitution

Question 1 • WV-US Studies

What were the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation? Check all that apply.It created a weak central government.It failed to establish a legislative branch.It gave too much power to the executive branch.It did not set up a judicial branch to interpret the laws.It made it difficult for the national government to run the country.

Answer
A
It created a weak central government.
B
It failed to establish a legislative branch.
C
It gave too much power to the executive branch.
D
It did not set up a judicial branch to interpret the laws.
E
It made it difficult for the national government to run the country.

Explanation

The Articles of Confederation created a weak national government that struggled to manage the country. They did establish a national legislature, so the claim that they failed to create one is incorrect. However, they did not create a national court system to interpret laws, making A, D, and E correct.

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