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US History

Articles of Confederation and Constitution

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Articles of Confederation Strengths Established a national government with Congress having the authority to make treaties and alliances, maintain armed forces, and coin money.
Articles of Confederation Weaknesses Lacked a strong central government; Congress had no power to tax or regulate commerce. No executive branch to enforce laws or judicial branch to settle legal disputes. Amendments required a unanimous vote, making change difficult.
Articles of Confederation Major Issues Inability to raise revenue and enforce laws. State conflicts over borders and trade. Weaknesses highlighted by events like Shays' Rebellion.
Purpose of the Constitutional Convention to revise the Articles of Confederation but led to the creation of a new Constitution.
Great Compromise Combined the Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan to create a bicameral legislature with the House of Representatives based on population and the Senate with equal representation for each state.
3/5ths Compromise Counted three out of every five slaves for purposes of representation and taxation.
Slave Trade Allowed the continuation of the slave trade for 20 years after the Constitution was ratified, until 1808.
Federalist Views Supported a strong central government. Believed in the checks and balances provided by the Constitution to prevent tyranny.
Federalist Papers A series of 85 essays written by Hamilton, Madison, and Jay promoting the ratification of the Constitution.
Anti-Federalist Views Opposed a strong central government, fearing it would erode individual liberties. Demanded a Bill of Rights to protect citizens' freedoms.
Support for Bill of Rights Ensured the protection of individual liberties and addressed Anti-Federalist concerns.
Constitution differences from Articles of Confederation Established a stronger federal government with separate executive, legislative, and judicial branches. Allowed Congress to levy taxes and regulate interstate commerce.
Limited Government Principle that government power is restricted by the Constitution to protect individual rights.
Federalism- delegated powers Powers specifically given to the federal government by the Constitution.
Federalism- reserved powers Powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved for the states.
Federalism - concurrent powers Powers shared by both the federal and state governments.
Elastic Clause/Implied Powers Allows Congress to pass laws necessary and proper to carry out its enumerated powers.
Amendment Process Allows for changes to the Constitution through a process requiring approval by two-thirds of Congress and three-fourths of the states.
Judicial Review The power of the courts to declare laws and actions of the government unconstitutional.
Executive Branch Headed by the President; responsible for enforcing laws and conducting foreign policy.
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