Constitution

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Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
  • Confederation Congress had no way to tax the states
  • Each State had only one vote, regardless of size
  • Nine of the thirteen states had to approve each law
  • The congress had no way to enforce laws that were passed
  • Confederation Congress had no power to regulate foreign or interstate trade
  • Amending the Articles required a unanimous vote of the states
  • No judiciary or executive branch



Amendments

1st
 Freedom of religion,speech, press, assembly, and petition
2nd
 Right to keep and bear arms in order to maintain a well regulated militia
3rd
 No quartering of soldiers
4th
 Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures.
5th
 Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, double jeopardy.
6th
 Rights of accused persons e.g., right to a speedy and public trial.
7th
 Right of trail by jury in civil cases
8th
 Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments.
9th
 Other rights of the people
10th
 Powers reserved to the states