articles of confederation

George Washington

Each governor voted on a president

The most senior Senator

There wasn't one

did not want to give the states too much power because they'd proven they were willing to rebel against a government.

wanted to create a government that was identical to England's government.

were concerned about giving the central government too much power because the King had used his power unfairly.

wanted to unify the states together, which included creating one army and one type of currency.

England

France

Mexico

Germany

unlimited power was given to the Supreme Court

political parties prevented the passage of legislation

members of Congress were elected according to each state’s population

most power remained with the state governments

method to purchase territory from foreign powers

procedure for military takeovers of existing countries

process through which states could be added to the Union

compromise line that prohibited slavery in the West

postal service, make treaties, declare war

declare war, collect taxes, manage Indian affairs

coin money, collect taxes, control trade

make treaties, control trade, declare war

give the national government the power to regulate interstate commerce

provide revenues ($$) for the national government

establish the basic framework of the national government

guarantee a bill of rights to protect citizens from the national government