Problems with the Articles
This issue resulted in a lack of leadership
There was no chief executive or president.
The framers were afraid of having an executive leader because they were afraid they would be like this person who ruled England
Which branch can enforce laws?
Executive Branch
Which branch can veto a new law
Executive Branch
Why did the framers of the Constitution include a judicial branch
To make sure that laws were consistent among states
This problem resulted in very few laws being passed
9/13 states had to agree on new laws.
The framers were afraid of allowing an executive branch to collect taxes due to this issue
The Stamp Act, Tea act aka all of the extra taxes that Britain imposed on them after the French and Indian war
Which branch of government contains the president
executive
Which branch can impeach a president?
Legislative
Why did the writers of the Constitution allow the executive branch to collect taxes?
To ensure that the government could pay its bills.
This problem left the United States vulnerable to attack from other countries.
There was no standing military in peace time
The framers were afraid to have a standing military because.....
They were afraid that the military would eventually be used against them the way that British soldier attacked them. They were also afraid of having to house and feed soldiers.
What are the two houses that make up congress?
Senate and the House of Representatives
Which branch can determine if a law is unconstitutional?
Judicial
Why did the writers of the Constitution include a president.
We needed a leader, so messages were consistent.
This problem resulted in the federal government not getting the tax money they needed from states
They couldn't force the states to pay taxes, there was no executive branch.
All of the states were only given one vote under the articles because they were afraid that......
Smaller states' needs wouldn't be considered as important as larger states.
Which branch of government includes 9 Supreme Court justices
Judicial Branch
Which branch can override a veto
Legislative Branch
Why did the writers of the Constitution change the 9/13 votes rule?
Because it was really hard to get that many people to agree on something.
This problem resulted in each state interpreting the laws differently
There was no judicial branch
The framers were afraid of a strong central government because they were afraid the government would try to take away.......
Their rights
Which branch of government can declare war?
Legislative
Which branch appoints new Supreme Court Justices
Executive
Why did the writers of the Constitution make two houses in Congress, one based on population, and one with equal representation from each state?