Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress

question 54

Multiple Choice

Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress

• A) was specifically designed to be weak.
• B) had no control over public land policy.
• C) had no power to regulate commerce.
• D) had no tax-collecting authority.
• E) elected the President of the United States.

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Definitions:

Fed

The Federal Reserve System, which is the central bank of the United States, responsible for the nation's monetary policy.

Inflation

The velocity at which the general cost of goods and services surges, thereby diminishing the purchasing capacity.

Output

The amount of something produced by a person, machine, or industry.

Unemployment

Unemployment refers to the situation in which individuals who are capable of working and willing to work at prevailing wage rates cannot find employment.