Articles of Confederation Vs Constitution

What power does the Constitution grant the President? What does this imply to you or tell you about his role in government?

The executive power, which allows him to make important decisions with certain limitations so that others still have a say in situations.

What does the phrase "firm league of friendship" (ln. 10) suggest to you about the relationship that states in the union will have with federation?

They're not quite a nation but they will still have eachothers backs.

The Articles of Confederation does not specify or establish an executive branch. Instead, the same powers listed in Article II of the Constitution are almost all granted to Congress (made up of representatives of the states), including command of the army & the power to make treaties. What does that suggest the Articles of Confederation values: state's rights or federal power? Why?

It suggests that the Articles of Confederation value state's rights more than federal power because it is leaving the say all up to people whose interests lie with certain states where as an executive branch has unbiased opinions about the common good for all states.

how many states have to agree to any changes or amendments made to the Articles of Confederation?

Line 12 states that every state must agree in order to change anything.

What is different about the system for collecting taxes under the Articles of Confederation as compared to the Constitution?

The Articles of Confederation allow state legislature to make all decidisions on taxes, whereas the constitution puts the power under Congress and states that it will be uniform throughout the United States. This makes sure things are fair and that all states are on the same page and working together for the common good

Which document seems to emphasize the individual power of states?

The Articles of Confederation seem to emphasize power of individual states. Article II states that, "Each state retains its sovereignty, freedom and independence, and every power, jurisdiction, and right." This gives the impression that the states are all separate and have an alliance with eacother rather than a united nation.

The Articles of Confederation do not have a comparable Bill of Rights. Based on this information, and the text of the Bill of Rights above, which document do you think more explicitly protects the basic rights of people? Why?

The Bill of rights will better protect the basic rights of people because it covers specific details on multiple situations that could come up in court and society.

Are the Bill of Rights necessary?

While the Bill of Rights might have not been completely necessary for a peaceful society, the Anti-Federaists had a point with the fact that it minimizes opportunity for oppression among the peoples' by specifying certain rights just in case.

How is the structure of Congress different under the Articles of Confederation & the Constitution?

While there was representation in the congress structure of the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution allowed better distribution of representation throughout the states population by forming the House of Representatives and also forming a Senate, each member being allotted a certain number of years to serve.

true or false: The US Constitution provided America with a stronger government than the Articles of Confederation.

true

What are the advantages of a bicameral [two houses/governing bodies] structure of Congress proposed by the Constitution as opposed to the unicameral [one house/governing body] structure proposed by the Articles of Confederation?

A bicameral structure allows two different points of view, one where all the states have equal representation and the other accommodating bigger populations, allowing for more people to be heard when they take up a larger area.

Which system for tax collection supports the idea that some states are worth more than other states?

Articles of Confederation suggests that some states are worth more than others in stating that Congress will step in only from time to time and other than that, states will have the individual right to impose tax decision how the see fit.

Which system for tax collection suggests that all states are equally important to the union? Cite textual evidence to support your claim.

The Constitution exemplifies tax equality throughout all states, by stating, "but all Duties... and Excises shall be uniform throughout the United States.

Which process for Amendments creates a more flexible governing structure?

The Constitution's policies on Amendments creates a more flexible governing structure because instead of every state agreeing it allows a majority of the states to decide.

Which document seems to emphasize a unified national identity?

The Preamble of the Constitution seems to emphasize a unified national identity by using phrases like "We the people of the United States," showing a more solidified front and establishing that they work "for the common good."

The Articles of Confederation does not specify or establish a judicial branch. Instead, the states each establish and maintain their own courts, individually. What are the advantages of having one supreme court, as established by Article III of the Constitution, instead of having each state have its own court or legal system?

The advantages of having one supreme court is that everyone is on the same page as far as trials and sentencing. That way certain certain crimes are charged equally, for the most part, in all states, helping prevent corruption.

describe shays rebellion

farmers were unhappy with the way things were being run and taxed by the government.

where does the judicial power of the United States lie?

it is vested in one supreme court

which event proved that the Articles of Confederation were weak?

shays rebellions