Question

articles of confederation united states constitution
a protection of individual liberties no protection of specific
individual rights
b powerful executive branch federal government supreme
over states
c unicameral legislature bicameral legislature
d amendment requires unanimity amendment requires the
of all states president’s approval
8 mark for review
which of the following is the correct pairing of powers found in the articles of confederation
and powers found in the constitution?
a a
b b
c c
d d

Explanation:

• Option A: The Articles of Confederation had no formal protection of individual liberties, while the Constitution (with the Bill of Rights) does protect specific individual rights, so this pairing is incorrect.
• Option B: The Articles of Confederation had no executive branch, and the Constitution established a federal government supreme over states, so this pairing is incorrect.
• Option C: The Articles of Confederation created a unicameral (one-house) legislature, while the Constitution established a bicameral (two-house: Senate and House of Representatives) legislature, so this pairing is correct.
• Option D: Amendments to the Articles required unanimous state approval, but amendments to the Constitution do not require presidential approval (they need congressional and state ratification), so this pairing is incorrect.

Answer:

C. C