Practice Confederation (4.2.3) - Foundations of Government & Political

Practice: Confederation

Lesson 4.2.3Foundations of Government & Political

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Question 1.
What is a confederation?
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Think about the relationship between states in a confederation.
Question 2.
Can you name a modern example of a confederation?
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Consider international organizations that allow member countries to cooperate.
3Question 3.
What defines a confederation?
- A strong central government
- An alliance of independent states
- A unitary system
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Focus on how member states relate to the central authority.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Articles of Confederation provided a strong central government.
- True
- False
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Consider the historical outcomes during its use.
Question 5.
Discuss the implications of a weak central authority in a confederation compared to a strong centralized government. What are the potential outcomes?
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Consider the balance of power and historical examples.
Question 6.
Examine the transition from the Articles of Confederation to the U.S. Constitution. What were the key motivations behind this change?
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Think about the specific challenges faced during the confederation period.

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