Which Key Part of the Government Was Formed Under the Articles

question 96

Multiple Choice

Which key part of the government was formed under the Articles of Confederation?

• A) direct election of members of Congress by the people
• B) a federal court system
• C) a weak national government
• D) the electoral college
• E) an executive branch led by the president

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Definitions:

Patriot Cause

The movement and ideological drive toward independence from British rule among the American colonies, particularly during the late 18th century.

Thomas Paine

A political activist and writer whose works, including "Common Sense" and "The American Crisis," were influential in the American Revolution and the promotion of democratic ideals.

Benedict Arnold

An American military officer who served during the Revolutionary War before defecting to the British side in 1780, becoming synonymous with betrayal.

American Ally

A country that is in a mutual agreement with the United States to support each other, especially in terms of defense and international policy.