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Who had more power under the articles of confederation the federal or state government?
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∙ 8y ago
the national gov. had too much power in some areas and the states had to much power in others. for example, the states had the power to print their own currency, which led to confusion for travelers because they had to stop and trade one states coins for anothers.
Jamir Kovacek
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∙ 14y agoStates held essentially all of the power under the Articles of Confederation. There was very little central government at all. The Federal government did not have the power to collect taxes, meaning that it could not afford to provide even the most basic of services.
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∙ 12y agoThe States had more power.
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∙ 11y agoThe States
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Why were the Articles of Confederation abandoned?
The Articles of Confederation were discarded because the state government dominated the federal government. The Articles of Confederation did not allow for the federal government to collect taxes.
What do the Articles of Confederation emphasize?
It emphasized federal power over state power. (?)
Are the articles in the constitution the same as the articles in the Articles of Confederation?
No they are not the same. The Articles of Confederation didn't provide the power for the government to collect taxes, for example. No, they "were" not the same* *Different author from the first paragraph.
What was the biggest change from the Articles of Confederation to the Constitution?
The biggest change from the Articles of Confederation was the creation of a stronger federal government. The Constitution created an executive and judicial branch.
How the U.S. Constitution addressed a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
gave more power to the federal government-apex
The Articles of Confederation gave what?
The articles of confederation gave power to the states and left very little power for the federal government.
Why were the Articles of Confederation abandoned?
The Articles of Confederation were discarded because the state government dominated the federal government. The Articles of Confederation did not allow for the federal government to collect taxes.
What do the Articles of Confederation emphasize?
It emphasized federal power over state power. (?)
How did state respond to the weaknesses of the articles of confederation?
Articles of Confederation gave the States to much power and the Federal government had no control over the states.
What was the main reason for the failure of the articles of confederation?
There was not enough power given to the Federal Government.
Are the articles in the constitution the same as the articles in the Articles of Confederation?
No they are not the same. The Articles of Confederation didn't provide the power for the government to collect taxes, for example. No, they "were" not the same* *Different author from the first paragraph.
What complaint did many in tcongress have with the articles of confederation?
allows the federal government too little power
Who had the most political power under the articles of confederation?
The states actually had the most power under the Articles of Confederation. This did not prove workable for the federal government, and this eventually led to the Constitutional Convention.
What was the biggest change from the Articles of Confederation to the Constitution?
The biggest change from the Articles of Confederation was the creation of a stronger federal government. The Constitution created an executive and judicial branch.
What helped correct a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
The weakness in the Articles of Confederation was due to it's loose connection of the states, which gave the federal government little power such as the ability to tax. The Articles of Confederation weren't corrected instead The Constitution replaced it, which gave the federal government much more authority and power and strongly united the country.
What is the name for a system of government in which the states have most of the power?
confederate
Under the Articles of Confederation it can be said that Congress was?
Short Answer: Powerless. Because the Articles of Confederation did not give the power to the federal government to tax states, any money for any federal programs (mail system, military, road systems, bank system, etc.) have to be volunteered by the states. Also, state government had much more power than federal government according to the Articles of Confederation. Good luck on your test
