Foundations of American Democracy
What financial issue underlined weaknesses in national governance that were present due to provisions within the Articles?
The inability to levy taxes directly from citizens.
National banks could not regulate state currencies effectively.
A lack in funding for military expeditions abroad impacted security policy negatively.
Over-regulation stifled interstate commerce and trade initiatives financially.
What potential constitutional amendment, based on challenges faced under the Articles of Confederation, would best address current concerns over state vs federal power dynamics?
Mandating a national language
Prohibiting taxation without representation
Redefining requirements for statehood
Clarifying boundaries of federal and state powers
Which political ideology was most concerned with the accumulation of power by a central government under the Articles of Confederation?
Anti-Federalists
Classical Liberals
Progressives
Federalists
How did the US Constitution address the key challenge faced by the Articles of Confederation regarding lack of separation of powers?
It established a clear separation of powers between legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
It granted taxation powers to the central government.
It gave complete control over commerce to central government.
It eliminated requirement for unanimity for changes.
In an alternative scenario where the U.S. operates under the Articles of Confederation, how might climate change legislation differ from current efforts?
States would individually decide on environmental regulations, leading to disparate policies.
National taxes on carbon emissions would be implemented efficiently by consensus.
The federal government would impose strict carbon emissions standards uniformly across states.
A centralized environmental protection agency enforces regulations in all states equally.
What did the Articles of Confederation lack that led to economic instability and disputes between states?
Strong taxation powers
A strong central government
Requirement of unanimity for changes
No control over commerce
What did the Articles of Confederation require for amendments to be made?
A two-thirds majority in state legislatures.
A three-fourths majority in Congress.
Unanimous consent by all states.
A simple majority in Congress.

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What aspect of the Articles of Confederation continues to persist in the current U.S. government structure?
The concept of a federal system with shared powers between states and national government
All thirteen states needed to agree for amendments to be made
Unicameral legislature with equal representation for all states
The absence of an executive branch
Which organizational structure prevented Congress from levying taxes under the Articles of Confederation?
Unanimous approval requirement for major decisions.
Lack of an executive branch.
No judicial system present.
Division into separate states.
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution established voting rights for citizens 18 years of age and older?
15th Amendment
22nd Amendment
26th Amendment
19th Amendment