AoC Test
Articles of Confederation(AoC) - ANS-Our first constitution(Instruction manual for the
Government); creates our first Government
Unitary - ANS-A system of government where most/all the power is with the
Central(National) Government
Confederation - ANS-A system of government where most/all power is with the State
Government
AoC Weaknesses - ANS--No Power to Tax
-No Power to Trade
-No Army
-No National Court System
-No Central Leader
-No Power to Enforce Laws
-Impossible to Pass Amendments(Every state had to unanimously vote)
US Constitution Fixes to the AoC - ANS--Congress(Legislative) has the Power to Tax
-Congress can Regulate Trade
-Congress can Make a Military
-Created a National Executive Branch w/ the President
-Executive Power(Enforcing Laws) is w/ the President
-Amendment Process Easier; 2 Steps:
1. 2/3 of Congress
2. 3/4 of State Governments
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