Founding a New Nation

Because it gave too much power to the central government

Because it allowed Congress to tax effectively

Because it created a loose alliance of states with limited national power

Because it abolished state independence

The government could not stop the rebellion quickly.

The government could easily raise taxes.

The government had too much power over the states.

The government was able to prevent all uprisings.

Federalism

Separation of Powers

Absolute Monarchy

Limited Government

Hamilton, Madison, Jay

Washington, Adams, Jefferson

Franklin, Monroe, Hancock

Lincoln, Grant, Sherman

It gave too much power to the central government

It allowed Congress to tax effectively

It created a strong executive branch

It limited national power and made it hard for Congress to tax