Oh, dude, Congress had to figure out how to divvy up power between the states and the federal government, like who gets to call the shots. They also had to sort out the whole taxation situation, 'cause, you know, money makes the world go 'round. And let's not forget about representation - like, who gets a say in all the big decisions. So, yeah, just your typical government stuff, nbd.
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Well, honey, Congress had to figure out how to divvy up power between the states and the federal government, how to handle representation in government, and how to handle the issue of slavery. It was a real hot mess, but they eventually got their act together and hammered out some compromises.
In creating a new government, a Continental Congress wrestled with three issues: The first involved representation in Congress of different-sized states. Congress decided that each state would have one vote. The second had to do with how power was distributed. In approving the Articles of Confederation, Congress created two levels of government. The national government had the power to declare war, make peace, sign treaties, borrow money, create a postal service, and deal with Native Americans. State governments retained many other powers. The third concerned land west of the Appalachian Mountains.
Congress attempted to resolve the north and south disputes that lead up to the civil war by enacting a number of agreed upon compromises that they hoped would appease both sides of the country.
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A conference committee is a committee of the United States Congress appointed by the House of Representatives and Senate to resolve disagreements on a particular bill.
A conference committee is a committee of the United States Congress appointed by the House of Representatives and Senate to resolve disagreements on a particular bill
The federal military was not able to provide for national security