Online Document Exercises

Index: Articles of Confederation 1781, US Constitution 1788

Read the articles at the following URLs. Test your knowledge by answering the questions below.

Articles of Confederation

http://www.ukans.edu/carrie/docs/texts/confeder.htm

United States Constitution

http://www.house.gov/Constitution/Constitution.html

 

 

Questions

1. How does the structure of the legislature and the nature of representation differ under the two documents?

2. What are the avenues for raising revenues and under which constitution is it easier?

3. Which constitution provides for a stronger executive branch?

4. How do the two constitutions differ regarding the ability of the national government to wage war effectively?

5. What historical factors account for the weak national government created by the Articles of Confederation?

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