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How did the Louisiana purchase have a negative effect on the union?
The US Constitution states that any power that the Constitution does not expressly give to the federal government or does not expressly deny to the states belongs to the states or the people. The Constitution does not say that the President has the power to purchase land on behalf of the country. Pres. Jefferson defended his action by stating that since the Constitution gives the federal government the right to control federal land, it naturally follows that the federal government has the right to acquirefederal land.
What effect did Herbert Hoover's philosophy of government have on the federal response to the economic crisis?
His belief that the federal government could not give direct aid to individuals left millions without help.
Did the Federalist Papers create a strong central government?
The Constitutional Convention, which produced the US Constitution, did create a strong central government, particularly compared to the government under the Articles of Confederation. The convention was held in Philadelphia, PA.
Is the articles of confederation still in effect today?
No, it was the pre-constitution document for the first U.S. government.
What did the constition replace?
The Constitution replaced the Articles of Confederation, which was the first governing document of the United States. The Articles established a weak central government that struggled to address various national issues, such as taxation and interstate commerce. The Constitution aimed to create a stronger federal government with a system of checks and balances, better suited to manage the needs of the growing nation. It was ratified in 1788 and took effect in 1789.
Plan of government used before the constitution went into effect was?
the articles of confederation.
What does ratifying the constitution mean?
Ratifying means it was signed into approval, making it officially valid. Federations usually require support of federal government and a certain percentage of the constituent government for amendments to the constitution to take effect.
What was the weakness of the us federal government at the beginning?
Before the Constitution took effect in 1789, the U.S. operated under the Articles of Confederation, which made the central government less powerful than state governments. The Constitution centralized power by giving both the central government and the state governments specific powers.
What was the plan of government used before the constitution went into effect?
The Articles of Confederationarticles of confederation
How did the Louisiana purchase have a negative effect on the union?
The US Constitution states that any power that the Constitution does not expressly give to the federal government or does not expressly deny to the states belongs to the states or the people. The Constitution does not say that the President has the power to purchase land on behalf of the country. Pres. Jefferson defended his action by stating that since the Constitution gives the federal government the right to control federal land, it naturally follows that the federal government has the right to acquirefederal land.
What was the plan of the United States government that was used before the Constitution went into effect?
The Articles of Confederation.
Why did the founding fathers agree to share powers with the states?
The states were in existence before the federal government, and in fact had to ratify the Constitution before it could take effect. Since the states were all essentially sovereign, independent nations, the Founding Fathers could not have done anything without their agreement. In order to get them to accept the Constitution, the state governments of course had to share power with a limited federal government; otherwise they would never have ratified the Constitution, and the United States would not exist.
What effect have changes in the US Constitution had on the Texas Constitution?
Texas made changes to the application of admission into the Union and updated their Constitution for re-admission after the Civil War. Their modification includes insurance that they would enforce their rights against an Oppressive Federal Government.
Set of rules for governing a country called?
Constitution!!
Why is chavez concerned about the growing power of the federal government?
Chavez was concerned about the growing power of the Federal Government because he is afraid it will effect his oil business.
What is the date when The Bill of Rights went into effect?
Technically the "Bill of Rights" were in effect before Columbus was born; the bill of rights and its authors admit that these are rights were held long before the contemplation of the Constitution and their enumeration was to act as a protection against their violation by government or its officials.
What effect did the ruling in the gibbons v ogden case have on federal government?
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