Under the AoC there was no National Government and under the Constitution there was
legislative executive and judicial branch
The United States Constitution was written because the Articles of Confederation were a failed attempt at government structure. The Constitution joined the states under a government of shared responsibilities, while the Articles of Confederation allowed the states virtual autonomy.
Excellent question. A good place to start would be www.montpelier.org and www.constitutioncenter.org.
When the Constitution was ratified, the US government was authorized to stop operating under the Articles of Confederation and to assemble a new government based on the US Constitution, effective March 4, 1789.
What delayed the inauguration of the new government under the U.S. Constitution?
What delayed the inauguration of the new government under the U.S. Constitution?
congress could not agree on where the temporary capital should be.
congress could not agree on where the temporary capital should be.
Nine states needed to ratify it and there were several who wouldn’t until the Bill of Rights were added. This took time.
The best description of the government created under the constitution is that it was a federal republic.
Under the AoC there was no National Government and under the Constitution there was
none of these powers were included under the constitution.
the constitution established three strong branches of government
Well, honey, under the good ol' Constitution, you've got the executive branch (headed by the President), the legislative branch (where all those bickering politicians hang out), and the judicial branch (those fancy folks in robes who interpret the laws). Just remember, they're like three siblings fighting for attention, but hopefully working together to keep this country running smoothly.
Under the U.S. Constitution, certain powers are given only to the federal government. These are called
Under the U.S. Constitution, certain powers are given only to the federal government. These are called