After gaining independence from Britain, America’s main concern was on being successful in running their government. They believed that their central government must be kept weak in order to prevent the rise of tyranny. Because their strong belief of a weak central government, many restrictions and regulations were set on these government.
The nations first effort at republican government was The Articles of Confederation. It brought the opportunity for each state to preserve their individual sovereignty. It also gave birth to the revolutionary generations apposition to a strong centralized government with extensive powers. The Confederation did bring good things but even so, it was believed that it was too weak to solve the nation’s economic and social problems or set America’s course for the future.
In 1788, the Constitution replaced the Articles of Confederation. It was a success because it’s check and balance system. It also divided the powers of the state and......
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