Which of the Following Was a Characteristic of the Federal

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a characteristic of the federal government under the Articles of Confederation?

• A) Congress was a two-chambered body, with a House of Delegates and a Council.
• B) Congress could not levy taxes or regulate commerce.
• C) Congress could amend the Articles by a two-thirds vote.
• D) There were two branches of government-judicial and legislative-but no executive.
• E) The more populous a state, the more votes it cast in Congress.

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