US History: Confederation & Constitution

US History: Confederation & Constitution
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Introduction
Us History: Confederation & Constitution
Articles of confederation, as introduced in 1777, was the first governing system of the US created to outline the structure, functions, and limitations of the state. The article solely created a national government that placed more power in the hands of the state. It ensured that each state made its money and the limited role of congress in collecting money. The fear of giving excess power to the central government typically created an underfunded central government that could not resolve internal and international disputes or even defends itself. The government could not collect taxes under the federation article, leaving it underfunded and unable to pay off its debts. Also, the article of federation failed to create the court system.
Constitution in Summer of 1787
Amid all issues present in the federation article, such as limited state power, lack of courts, and congress inability to collect taxes, there was the need for a government that had powers to act nationally while still protecting fundamental human rights. Clearly, the federation article was weak, and there was the need to revise it to address all social, political, and economic challenges that faced Americ...