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$Title{Differences: Contrast Between Constitution and Articles of Confederation}
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Articles of Confederation Constitution
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1. Loose bonds between independent 1. Strong ties and interdependence
states between states.
2. One vote in Congress for 2. Two votes in the Senate for each
each state. state, number of votes in House of
Representatives determined
by number of people (see Article I,
Sections II, III).
3. Two-thirds vote in Congress 3. Legislation passes by simple
to pass legislation. majority in Congress with President
able to veto (see Article I, Section
VII, paragraph 2).
4. No leading executive power; 4. President to execute laws; has much
committees and Congress to power, but specified in Constitution
execute laws. (see Article II, Sections II, III).
5. States control all commerce 5. Congress controls both foreign and
and trade regulations. interstate commerce (see Article I,
Section VIII, paragraph 3).
6. Congress may not make states 6. Congress may require states or
or citizens pay taxes. citizens to pay taxes (see Article I,
Section VIII, paragraph 1).
7. No courts above state level. 7. Hierarchy of federal courts, with
Supreme Court at top (see Article III).
8. All states must approve 8. Amending Constitution simpler than
amendments. under Articles (see Article V).
9. No power to enforce laws over 9. Much power of enforcement over
people or states. people, and some over states.
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