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Under the articles of confederation what two important powers did the states refuse to grant to congress?
1. the power to tax 2. the power to control trade
Explain the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and how they led to the Critical Period in Early America?
Because of weakness the confederation had and the part of world war 2
What is the articles of confederation about?
they had the articles of confederation so the government won't have too much power.
The Articles of Confederation allowed congress to do what three things?
The Articles of Confederation outline the following things: 1) Laws - Congress can write laws. 2) War - Congress can declare war. 3) Post offices - Congress has control of the postal service.
What are 5 the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
1) Under the Articles there was only a unicameral legislature so that there was no separation of powers. 2) The central government under the Articles was too weak since the majority of the power rested with the states. 3) Congress, under the Articles, did not have the power to tax which meant that they could never put their finances in order. 4) In order to change or amend the Articles, unanimous approval of the states was required which essentially meant that changes to the Articles were impossible. 5) For any major laws to pass they had to be approved by 9 or the 13 states which proved difficult to do so that even the normal business of running a government was difficult. Extra: 6) Under the Articles, Congress did not have the power to regulate commerce which will cause competition between states as well as diplomatic issues
What powers did the Confederation Power have that they did not have under the Articles of Confederation?
each state was granted 2 votes From Edwinclone (down) The powers that they weren't given were : 1) They could not tax 2) Could not control or interfere with trade between individual states
How many constitutions were there?
2 Articles of Confederation and The Constitution. The reason for 2 was because Articles of Confederation gave the government no power.
What two powers did the states refuse to give Congress under the Articles of Confederation?
1) The power to tax 2) The power to contro trade
Under the articles of confederation what two important powers did the states refuse to grant to congress?
1. the power to tax 2. the power to control trade
What two important powers did the states refuse to grant to congress under the articles of confederation?
1. the power to tax 2. the power to control trade
Can you change the Articles of Confederation?
This question is nebulously worded and can mean one of two questions: 1) Can an individual today change the words/paragraphs/articles of the Articles of Confederation? -- No. The Articles of Confederation is an historical document. 2) Were the Articles of Confederation, while in use, subject to an amendment process? -- Yes. The Articles could be amended provided that the amendment was passed in all of the State Legislatures.
Explain the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and how they led to the Critical Period in Early America?
Because of weakness the confederation had and the part of world war 2
How many states had to improve the articles of Confederation?
All 13 states had to agree in order to amend the Articles of Confederation. The document was ratified on March 1, 1781.
How many houses does the legislative branch have in the articles of confederation?
The Articles of Confederation did not create a legislative branch with multiple houses. Instead, it established a unicameral legislature where each state had an equal vote, regardless of size or population.
What is the articles of confederation about?
they had the articles of confederation so the government won't have too much power.
What weakness hampered the government of the Articles of Confederation?
The Articles of Confederation created a weak federal government that had very little power. The Articles of Confederation were eventually replaced with the United States Constitution.
How many votes were required to pass legislation under the articles of Confederation?
A unanimous vote was required to amend the articles but only a 2/3 majority (9/13) to pass any law.
