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Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation

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Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation

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no power to tax, no power to regulate foreign trade, no power to enforce its laws, approval of 9 states was needed for laws, 13 states needed to approve the amendments, no executive branch, no national court system

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bill of rights

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first 10 amendments to the Constitution

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example of checks and balances

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the Executive Branch can veto bills from Legislative Branch, but the Legislative Branch can override it

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judicial review

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allows the court to determine the constitutionality of laws

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judicial branch

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interprets laws

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shay's rebellion

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people returning from revolutionary war had their land taken away for overdue taxes so they attacked the courthouse and an armory. govt couldn't defend because lack of money; weaknesses became clear

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checks and balances

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the branches have the power to limit and check the other two branches

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legislative branch

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makes laws

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federalists

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supporters of the Constitution

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Anti-Federalists

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opposed the Constitution

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limited government

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government structure in which government actions are limited by law

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executive branch (president)

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enforces laws

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