From 1781 to 1789 the Articles of Confederation did not provide the U.S. with an effective government because of the weakness of the Articles. The Constitution is stronger and much more effective than the Articles. Under the Articles congress could not collect money‚ we couldn’t pay our bills‚ and the government had no good way to stop rebellion. The constitution improved on this in many ways. I don’t think the Articles would be so bad if we did not have to compare them to the much greater Constitution
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1837-1838‚ when discontent citizens of Canada were tired of the oppression brought upon by the ruling classes‚ Family Compact and Château Clique. After trying to change their “irresponsible government” and failing to do so‚ frustration turned to fury‚ their patience waning thin‚ and reformers took arms against the government. These rebellions were drastic actions taken because reformers wanted political reform in the Colonies‚ limiting the power of the oligarchies by making them responsible to elected representatives
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In many ways‚ the structure of state governments and the national government mirror each other. In this forum section‚ each student is to research one state government and compare it to the national government. Next‚ explain to the class if you think that the state you researched has a good form of democratic government. Hint: an encyclopedia at home‚ at a library or an internet search would help. Lastly‚ please remember to cite your research source. Each state has its own constitution based on
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Constitution under the Tenth Amendment‚ states have the right to govern within their state and according to the people. Although the national government withheld an enumerated powers over the United States‚ the states own the reserved power to pass laws within districts‚ such as the power to provide for public safety. The powers reserved to the states includes the ability to establish schools and local government‚ regulate trade‚ prosecute crimes‚ and issue licenses. The states greatly influence the lives of
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What was wrong with French Society in 1789? After the death of Louis XV‚ his grandchild Louis XVI was appointed to rule over the people but his lack of ability to rule like a liege over the country plunge France into chaos‚ directing France towards a Revolution; The French Revolution. In France the French society was divided into three estates; The First Estate consisted of Clergy which had a population of 100‚000 people‚ Second Estate consisted of Nobility which had a population of 400‚000 people
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cannot currently travel from Canada West to the Maritime colonies without going through the United States. Great Britain’s reluctance to defend its colonies overseas has made closer ties between the British North
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Each state has its own government that is structured like the federal government. Each state has the three branches‚ executive‚ legislative‚ and judicial. The size of the state determines the size of the government. For example New York is a larger state than Mississippi therefor the size of the legislative branch differs. This is just one of the differences in these two state governments. The executive branch is the main law enforcement branch and in both states consists of governor‚ lieutenant
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Practice Federal State Local Answer the following questions about federal‚ state‚ and local governments. Directions: Answer each of the following questions with a brief essay. (8 points) 1. What level of government do you think should be in charge of security from foreign enemies? Write a paragraph explaining why this level of government is most appropriate. Answer: The Federal Government should be in charge of security from foreign countries. The Federal Government is much better at protecting
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POLS 1101 – US GOVERNMENT Take Home Test: UPLOAD TO D2L by April 27 in DropBox 1. Explain the Functions and Operations of State Government from the standpoint of each of the Three Branches of State Government. a. Judicial Branch powers interpret federal laws and U.S. Constitution. They review the decisions of lower state and federal courts. b. Legislative Branch powers pass all federal laws‚ pass the federal budget‚ declares war‚ and establish lower federal courts and the number of judges. c. Executive
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What is the Purpose of Government? The founding of our Government‚ its purpose is to establish Justice‚ insure domestic Tranquility‚ provide for the common defense‚ promote the general Welfare‚ and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our posterity. In order to achieve the purpose the Founding Fathers; establish three main principles on which our Government is based: Inherent rights‚ Self-government‚ and Separation of Powers. Also‚ the proper role of government in providing for its people
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