Compare and Contrast Articles and Constitution
Both
Central government in charge of money value
Articles of Confederation
Coin money: U.S. and states
Constitution
Coin money: U.S. only
Both
Form of government
Constitution
Judge of disputes between states: Supreme Court
Both
Legislature
Articles of Confederation
No executive
Constitution
One vote per Rep. or senator
Articles of Confederation`
One vote per state
Constitution
Ratification: consent of 9 states
Articles of Confederation
Ratification: unanimous consent
Constitution
Separation of Powers; Checks and Balances
Both
States can't go into war alone
Articles of Confederation
Taxes: apportioned by Congress, collected by states; Congress can't force states to pay tax
Constitution
Taxes: laid and collected by Congress
Constitution
Amendment: when agreed upon by 3/4 states
Articles of Confederation
An amendment can be added when it is agreed upon by all states
Constitution
Bicameral legislature (Congress- House of Rep/Senate)
Articles of Confederation
Congress is judge of disputes between states
Both
Declare war on other countries
Both
Every state must obey and observe laws
Constitution
Executive: President
Articles of Confederation
Unicameral legislature (Congress)
