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The purpose of the constitution was to link the states into a stronger national or federal government.
The biggest change from the Articles of Confederation was the creation of a stronger federal government. The Constitution created an executive and judicial branch.
The Federalists supported the Constitution because it gave the federal government more power than the Articles of Confederation did. Although they did not agree with it completely, they felt this was a stepping stone towards a stronger federal government.
The United States Constitution spells out a number of powers that belong to the Federal government. It also specifies that any powers not given to the Federal government are reserved for the states.
To strengthen the power of the central government. The preceding Articles of the Confederation gave too much power to the states, and left too little power to the central government, as shown by Shays' Rebellion. A stronger central power was necessary, and thus the Constitution was born.
The states were given all powers not delegated to the federal government in the Constitution. However, there are implied powers that the federal government can use.
The United States government is a federal government with a constitution as the framework.
Any of the rights that are not already reserved by the constitution for the federal government.
Constitution
The constitution gives this to both. It is the framework for government.
The constitution gives this to both. It is the framework for government.
U.S. Constitution