1 ene 1781 año - Articles of Confederation

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WEAKNESSES:
• No executive branch (fear of monarchy
• State judiciary
• Single vote per state – uneven distribution of power
• 3/4 vote needed to pass ALL legislation
• Unanimous vote needed for amendments
• No regulation of commerce (tariffs, navigations, currency)
• Voluntary taxation
• Weak foreign affairs

STRENGTHS:
• Bound states together during transition
• Single authority on treaties
• Post office – mail delivery
• Northwest Ordinances
– process of state admission
– limiting slavery (federal action)
– public financial support for education
• Sale of land to repay national debt

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