Question

Which of the following was included by the writers of the Constitution in 1787 to correct the weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• A. A method of amending the Constitution that required the approval of all states.
• B. The addition of a Bill of Rights to protect individual citizens.
• C. The establishment of a cabinet to advise the president.
• D. Provisions for an executive and a judicial branch of government.
• E. A reserved powers clause to protect states' rights.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Provisions for an executive and a judicial branch of government.

The Articles of Confederation had several weaknesses. As a result, a new plan of government, the Constitution, was written to clear up the weaknesses. Under the Articles of Confederation, there were many things the federal government couldn’t do. It couldn’t tax, make trade treaties, resolve disputes between states, keep order, and pay its debts. To help solve these issues, the writers of the Constitution created a federal government with three branches.