ppt课件-a more perfect union1777-1790（一个更完美的union1777 - 1790）.pptVIP

A More Perfect Union1777-1790 Chapter 7 The Articles of Confederation Section 1 Goals of the State Constitutions To Stop the Abuse of Power in the states To keep the power in the hands of the people To avoid concentration of power the states divided government functions between the governor and the legislature. States wanted to limit the power of the Governor Legislative Branch was the most powerful -Two house legislatures called Bicameral The Articles of Confederation Our first Constitution—or plan of government The First National Government of the United States Adopted in November of 1777 All 13 states had to approve the Articles before it became official Formally became the government of the United States on March 1st, 1781 Articles of Confederation Had authority to conduct foreign affairs Maintain armed forces Borrow money Issue currency Could not regulate Trade Could not Force citizens to join the army Could not Impose Taxes Executive Branch Did not provide for a President to run the country Without a president, there was no one to enforce the laws---No Manager Judiciary No federal court system was established No federal courts to settle disputes Taxes Congress did not have the power to impose and collect taxes. Congress had no? money to run the country; had to beg the states for money Trade Articles could not regulate trade among the states. States set up their own rules, taxed each other. Representation Each state, regardless of its population, had only one vote in Congress. The large states with larger populations said this was unfair. Areas Weakness -? Articles of ???? Confederation Consequence Executive Did not provide for a President to run the country Without a president, there was no one to enforce the laws Judiciary No court system was established No courts to settle disputes Taxes Congress did not have the power to impose and collect taxes. Congress had no? money to run the country; had to beg the states