How Did the Articles of Confederation Compare to the Constitution

question 24

Multiple Choice

How did the Articles of Confederation compare to the Constitution with regard to the economy?

• A) Under the Articles, states made more decisions about the economy than the national government.
• B) Under the Articles, states did not take an interest in their respective economies.
• C) Under the new Constitution, land distribution would benefit the poor.
• D) Under the new Constitution, current property holders were losing rights.

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Definitions:

General Jurisdiction

The court's authority to hear a wide range of cases, not limited by subject matter or geographic location within its jurisdiction.

County

A territorial division within a state or country, functioning as an administrative or political unit.

District

An area or region defined for administrative, legal, or other purposes.

Common Pleas

A term used to describe a general jurisdiction trial court in some U.S. states.