How Did the Articles of Confederation Compare to the Constitution

question 117

Multiple Choice

How did the Articles of Confederation compare to the Constitution in regard to sovereignty?

• A) Under the Articles, states had more autonomy, while the Constitution gave no powers to the states.
• B) Under the Articles, states had more autonomy, while the Constitution gave some powers to the states.
• C) Under the Articles, states had no power to run the country, while the Constitution gave more powers to the states.
• D) Under the Articles, states had some power to run the country, while the Constitution gave more powers to the states.
• E) Under both the Articles and the Constitution, the states and national government had equal power to run the country.

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The 44th President of the United States, serving two terms from 2009 to 2017, known for being the first African American to hold the office.

Fifth Amendment

A provision in the U.S. Constitution that guarantees several protections for individuals, including against self-incrimination and double jeopardy, and ensures due process.

Fourth Amendment

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Articles of Confederation

The first written constitution of the United States, serving as its supreme law from 1781 to 1789.