MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION
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all citizens did not have the right to vote
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the Supreme Court held ultimate power over the government
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unalienable rights of the people were revoked
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no branch was provided to enforce the laws
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Detailed explanation-1: -The national government had no way of implementing or enforcing its legislative decisions. The national government had no judicial branch. There was no effective way to resolve disputes between states, such as competing claims to the same territory.
Detailed explanation-2: -Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress lacked the authority to regulate commerce, making it unable to protect or standardize trade between foreign nations and the various states.
Detailed explanation-3: -Congress was unable to impose taxes; it could only borrow money on credit. No national court system was established to protect the rights of U.S. citizens. No executive branch was established to enforce laws. Amendments could be added only with the approval of all 13 states.
Detailed explanation-4: -Congress under the Articles lacked authority to levy taxes. She could only request the states to contribute their fair share to the common treasury, but the requested amounts were not forthcoming. To remedy this defect, Congress applied to the states for power to lay duties and secure the public debts.