Articles of confederation

Question

Did not grant a federal power to tax or regulate commerce

Did not establish a common currency

Did not establish an executive or judicial branch

What does this list suggest about the drafters of the Articles of Confederation?

(1 point)

They did not want a judicial system based upon that of Great Britain.

They feared that a strong central government would abuse its power

They were uncertain that democracy would continue to be the best type of government

They did not think that state governments could provide for the general welfare

Q4

Which grievance from the Declaration of Independence is addressed by the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

(1 point)

"He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly

For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury

"He has obstructed the Laws for establishing Judiciary powers

For Quartering large bodies of armed froops among us

Answer 1

Q3: What does this list suggest about the drafters of the Articles of Confederation?

The correct answer is: They feared that a strong central government would abuse its power.

This choice reflects the overall sentiment of the drafters, who were wary of creating a centralized authority akin to the British monarchy they had fought against.

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Q4: Which grievance from the Declaration of Independence is addressed by the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

The correct answer is: "For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury."

The Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial, as well as the right to an impartial jury, addressing grievances related to the legal proceedings that colonists felt were unfair or unjust.