MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -When planning for the Constitution, everybody agreed the central government should have more power. States were still independent under the Articles. Under the Articles of Confederation, the more people a state had, the more votes it got in Congress.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Articles of Confederation were easy to change. Under the Articles, states with more people got more votes in Congress. Under the Articles, Congress did not have the power to collect taxes. Under the Articles, Congress could pass laws and force states to follow them.
Detailed explanation-3: -In what ways did the Constitution strengthen the central government? The Constitution created a powerful bicameral, it established a system of federalism, and among the three branches of government, the power was balanced. Also it created a system of checks and balances.
Detailed explanation-4: -With the passage of time, weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation became apparent; Congress commanded little respect and no support from state governments anxious to maintain their power. Congress could not raise funds, regulate trade, or conduct foreign policy without the voluntary agreement of the states.