when the consitiution was created. it replaced the articles of confederation. match the new terms of the Constitution to the old terms they replace in the Articles of Confederation.

Question

PART 4 DIRECTIONS: Do you think the United States would have lasted this long if we did not abandon the Articles of
Confederation? Explain why or why not with at least two reasons to support your opinion.
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The Constitution
1. The Constitution is the supreme law of the
land.
2. Congress can hold a draft to create an army.
3. The president is in charge of the executive
branch.
4. Congress can make individuals pay taxes
5. A federal court system handles issues
between states.
6. A majority of yes votes from the Senate and
House of Representatives, plus the
president’s signature, are needed to pass
new laws.
7. Each state gets two senators, no matter what
its size. But the number of representatives is
based on state population.
8. Congress controls trade between states.
The Articles of Confederation
A. There are no federal judges or
courts.
B. Congress can only ask states to pay
taxes to the federal government.
C. There is no president.
D. 9 out of 13 state representatives
had to agree to pass a new law.
E. Each state received one vote, no
matter what its size.
F. Congress could not force men to
serve in the army.
G. The states ruled themselves.
H. States were free to trade goods
between themselves however they
wanted

Answer 1

Here’s how the terms of the Constitution match to the old terms they replaced in the Articles of Confederation:

1. The Constitution is the supreme law of the land.
   Replaces: G. The states ruled themselves.

2. Congress can hold a draft to create an army.
   Replaces: F. Congress could not force men to serve in the army.

3. The president is in charge of the executive branch.
   Replaces: C. There is no president.

4. Congress can make individuals pay taxes.
   Replaces: B. Congress can only ask states to pay taxes to the federal government.

5. A federal court system handles issues between states.
   Replaces: A. There are no federal judges or courts.

6. A majority of yes votes from the Senate and House of Representatives, plus the president’s signature, are needed to pass new laws.
   Replaces: D. 9 out of 13 state representatives had to agree to pass a new law.

7. Each state gets two senators, no matter what its size. But the number of representatives is based on state population.
   Replaces: E. Each state received one vote, no matter what its size.

8. Congress controls trade between states.
   Replaces: H. States were free to trade goods between themselves however they wanted.

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Opinion on the Abandonment of the Articles of Confederation:

I believe the United States would not have lasted as long as it has without abandoning the Articles of Confederation for the following reasons:

1. Lack of Federal Authority: The Articles of Confederation created a weak central government that lacked the authority to enforce laws or compel states to follow national policies. This led to issues such as interstate trade disputes and the inability to raise a national army. The Constitution established a stronger federal government capable of maintaining order and unity among the states.

2. Economic Stability and Taxation: Under the Articles, Congress could only request taxes from states, which often did not comply. This resulted in financial instability for the national government. The Constitution granted Congress the power to levy taxes directly, which enabled the federal government to generate revenue necessary for its operations and to respond to economic challenges, fostering a more stable economy.

By addressing the fundamental weaknesses of the Articles, the Constitution laid a stronger foundation for the United States, ultimately allowing it to endure and prosper.

Answer 2

PART 1 DIRECTIONS: Match the original articles to their modern re-writing.
Original Articles Modern Re-writes
Article II (2)
“Each State retains its Sovereignty, freedom and independence and every Power,
Jurisdiction and right, which is not by this confederation expressly delegated to
the United States in Congress assembled.”
This is Article__________
There is no national military. The federal
government can request the states to
provide soldiers.
Article VII (7)
“When land-forces are raised by any state for the common defence, all officers of
or under the rank of colonel, shall be appointed by the legislature of each state ...
and all vacancies shall be filled up by the state.”
This is Article__________
All states still have their freedom to govern
themselves. There is no president or leader
of the federal government to enforce laws.
Article VIII (8)
“All charges of war, and all other expences that shall be incurred for the common
defence or general welfare ... shall be defrayed out of a common treasury, which
shall be supplied by the several states, in proportion to the value of all land within
each state...”
“The taxes for paying that proportion shall be laid and levied by the authority and
direction of the legislatures of the several states...”
This is Article__________
There is no federal court. States in
disagreement have to choose a judge both
sides can agree on.
Article IX (9)
“…any state in controversy with another shall present a petition to congress
stating the matter in question and praying for a hearing, notice thereof shall be
given by order of congress to the legislative ... of the other state in controversy,
and a day assigned for the appearance of the parties by their lawful agents, who
shall then be directed to appoint by joint consent, commissioners or judges to
constitute a court for hearing and determining the matter in question…”
This is Article__________
There will be a common ‘bank’ of money
that will pay national expenses like wars. The
money will come from taxes in each state.
States will collect taxes and send to this
treasury. The federal government has no
power to enforce or collect taxes.

Answer 3

Here’s the matching of the original articles to their modern re-writing:

1. Article II (2)
   Original: “Each State retains its Sovereignty, freedom and independence and every Power, Jurisdiction and right, which is not by this confederation expressly delegated to the United States in Congress assembled.”
   Modern Rewrite: All states still have their freedom to govern themselves. There is no president or leader of the federal government to enforce laws.
   This is Article: II.

2. Article VII (7)
   Original: “When land-forces are raised by any state for the common defence, all officers of or under the rank of colonel, shall be appointed by the legislature of each state ... and all vacancies shall be filled up by the state.”
   Modern Rewrite: There is no national military. The federal government can request the states to provide soldiers.
   This is Article: VII.

3. Article VIII (8)
   Original: “All charges of war, and all other expences that shall be incurred for the common defence or general welfare ... shall be defrayed out of a common treasury, which shall be supplied by the several states, in proportion to the value of all land within each state...” “The taxes for paying that proportion shall be laid and levied by the authority and direction of the legislatures of the several states...”
   Modern Rewrite: There will be a common ‘bank’ of money that will pay national expenses like wars. The money will come from taxes in each state. States will collect taxes and send to this treasury. The federal government has no power to enforce or collect taxes.
   This is Article: VIII.

4. Article IX (9)
   Original: “…any state in controversy with another shall present a petition to congress stating the matter in question and praying for a hearing, notice thereof shall be given by order of congress to the legislative ... of the other state in controversy, and a day assigned for the appearance of the parties by their lawful agents, who shall then be directed to appoint by joint consent, commissioners or judges to constitute a court for hearing and determining the matter in question…”
   Modern Rewrite: There is no federal court. States in disagreement have to choose a judge both sides can agree on.
   This is Article: IX.

To summarize:

• Article II matches with the statement about states' freedom.
• Article VII matches with the statement about the national military.
• Article VIII matches with the statement about the common treasury.
• Article IX matches with the statement about federal courts.