Compare And Contrast The Articles Of The Confederation

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The articles of the confederation was very weak plan of government but they ended up fixing it in the end. States were given most power and few powers were given to the national government. The laws were difficult to pass because only 9 out of the 13 states agreed. Congress had no power to collect taxes,regulate trade, to coin money,and had no power to create an army. There was no president or executive branch. There also was no system of national courts. Also congress was elected by state legislatures. But then they made the constitution to fix it. Congress was elected by the people. Laws were easier to pass. Congress was given power to collect taxes. Congress was given power to regulate interstate and foreign trade. Congress

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