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Comparing the Articles of Confederation and the constitution Bad gov, good gov

Legislative Branch One house- equal representation Two houses (bicameral)- House of Reps- based pop. Senate- equal representation

Executive Branch No president President- elected Electoral College

Judicial Branch No judges Supreme Court- 9, “Judicial Review”

Passing Laws 9/13 must agree- Super Majority Simple Majority, more than 50%

Power over States Not much “Supremacy Clause” Constitution wins all fights

Amendments Everyone had to agree- all 13 states in Congress AND All State Legislatures 50% of the Congress and 50% of the State Legislatures

Raising an Army NO- no money to pay the army! President is Commander in Chief

Taxation NOOOOO YESSS- House of Representatives

Trade NOOOOOO YESSSS- Congress regulates trade with other countries

Bill of Rights NOOOOOO YESSSS- 1-10 amendments

Federalists vs antifederalists To Bill or Not To Bill

National vs State Power Federalist-National (Federal Government) should be in control Anti- State Governments should be in control Winner- National Government wins- “Supremacy Clause”

Large vs Small Government Federalists- Large Government, government should protect its citizens Anti- Small Government, Citizens should be protected from the government Winner- Both- Large government, but we have a judicial branch that protects us from the gov.

Bill of Rights Feds- No bill of rights necessary!! Anti- BILL OF RIGHTS NECESSARY TO PROTECT PEOPLE FROM GOVERNMENT!! Winner- Anti- feds