Compare and Contrast Articles vs.

the Constitution Articles of Confederation Levying Taxes The Constitution

Congress could request Congress has right to levy states to pay taxes but could taxes on individuals. not enforce it. No federal courts. There were state courts. Court system created to deal with issues between citizens and states. Congress had the right to regulate trade between states. Executive branch headed by President who chooses Cabinet and checks on power of judiciary and legislature. 2/3 of both houses of Congress and of state legislatures or national convention. Upper house (senate) with 2 representatives from each state. Lower house (house of reps.) based on population. Congress can raise an army to deal with military situations. Interstate commerce controlled by Congress. Federal court system handles tiffs. Constitution the supreme law of the land.

Federal Courts

Regulation of Trade

No provision to regulate interstate trade.

Executive

No executive with your power. President of US merely presided over Congress.

Amending Documents

All or none of the states needed to amend the articles.

Representation of States

Each state received 1 vote regardless of size.

Raising an army

Congress could not draft troops, independent on states to contribute forces. No control of trade between states. Complicated system of settling disputes. Sovereignty resides in states.

Interstate Commerce

Disputes between states

Sovereignty