Question

what was the first written form of government in the united states? *
the bill of rights
the articles of confederation
the u.s. constitution
the federalist papers
why was the central government weak under the articles of confederation?
it had no executive branch and could not tax or regulate trade
it had too much power over the states
it gave the president unlimited authority
it allowed only the military to make laws
what event led to the creation of the u.s. constitution? *

Explanation:

1. The Articles of Confederation was the first written form of government in the US, adopted after independence from Britain. It preceded the U.S. Constitution. The Bill of Rights is part of the U.S. Constitution, and the Federalist Papers were essays supporting the ratification of the Constitution.
2. Under the Articles of Confederation, the central government was weak as it lacked an executive branch, the power to tax, and the power to regulate trade. These limitations hindered its ability to function effectively.
3. Shays' Rebellion, an armed uprising in Massachusetts in 1786 - 1787, highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and led to calls for a stronger central government, ultimately resulting in the creation of the U.S. Constitution.

Answer:

1. The Articles of Confederation
2. It had no executive branch and could not tax or regulate trade
3. Shays' Rebellion