What are the differences between the constitution and the articles of confederation?

Answer 1

The Articles of Confederation created a weak central government. The Constitution created a strong central government. The Articles did not create an executive branch. Congress was a unicameral legislature. There was no federal court system under the Articles. Congress could not enforce the laws nor levy and collect taxes without the approval of the states, under the Articles. A major weakness under the Articles was its lack of power to regulate trade between the states and with foreign nations.

Answer 2

The Articles of Confederation, formally the Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union, was an agreement among the 13 founding states that established the United States of America as a confederation of sovereign states and served as its first constitution.[1] Its drafting by theContinental Congress began in mid 1776, and an approved version was sent to the states for ratification in late 1777. The formal ratification by all 13 states was completed in early 1781. Even if not yet ratified, the Articles provided domestic and international legitimacy for the Continental Congress to direct the American Revolutionary War, conduct diplomacy with Europe and deal with territorial issues and Indian relations. Nevertheless, the weak government created by the Articles became a matter of concern for key nationalists. On March 4, 1789, the Articles were replaced with the U.S. Constitution.[2][3] The new Constitution provided for a much stronger national government with a chief executive (the president), courts, and taxing powers.

Answer 3

if my facts are straight this is the answer: The Constitution provided for a strong central government with an elected executive, a powerful legislature, and the appointment of judges; the Articles provided only for a legislative branch.

Answer 4

In the Articles of Confederation, a state had the option of accepting or rejecting a particular law. With the constitution, a state accepts the decision of congress. With the constitution, the federal government is the final authority in disputes between states or in disputes between states and the federal government.

Answer 5

The Articles were the first form of the new government, but it provided no real structure. The Constitution was written as the format for government providing the foundation needed to run a government.

Answer 6

The difference of the Articles of confederation and the constitution is....... JK I don't have a clue. HAHAHHAHA you fell for it! :)