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Mod: ________
Date: _______________________________!
INM: The Articles of Confederation
Main Idea Details
Articles of
Confederation

Articles of
Confederation
Weaknesses

Frayer Models
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Guided Practice
List the problems that the weakness of the Articles Name the PRINCIPLE that you would use to solve
of Confederation created. Explain the impacts of the the problem. Explain how the principle solves the
problem. problem.
Problem #1: No executive (president) for national Solution: The Constitution creates multiple
level branches of government

Who had all of the decision making power under this Which principles were used to arrive at this solution?
arrangement? Principle #1: _____________________________
Principle #2: _____________________________
Why could this be a problem?
How do you know this is the principle used to arrive
at the solution?

Why would it be unfair for people if one branch of

government creates, enforces, and interprets laws?

Why is it important to ensure that there is a

president?
Weakness #2: No national court system
If you live in one state, but commit a crime in
another, would you receive a fair trial under this
system? Why or why not?
Why would it be unfair for people if one branch of
government creates, enforces, and interprets laws?
Weakness #3: National government cannot
collect taxes
Who collects taxes under this arrangement?
Why is it a problem that only they can collect taxes?
What do taxes pay for that states need in order to
work together under a national government?
Solution: The Constitution creates a national court
system that can monitor the other branches.
Which principles were used to arrive at this solution?
Principle #1: _____________________________
Principle #2: _____________________________
How do you know these are the principles used to
arrive at the solution?
Why do we need a national court system to watch
over the other branches?
Solution: The Constitution permits the National
Government to collect taxes
Which principle was used to arrive at this solution?
Principle: ______________________________
How do you know this is the principle used to arrive
at the solution?
Why is it important for the national government to
be able to collect taxes?
Weakness #4: National government cannot raise Solution: The National Gov’t can raise an army
an army Which principle was used to arrive at this solution?
Principle: ______________________________
Who can start an army under this arrangement?
How do you know this is the principle used to arrive
at the solution?

Does this system provide the best possible national

security for people in the country? Why or why not?

Why is it important for the national government to

raise an army?

Weakness #5: National government has no say in Solution: The National Gov’t can promote and
trade monitor trade within and outside the country
Which principle was used to arrive at this solution?
Who controls trade under this arrangement? Principle: ______________________________

How do you know this is the principle used to arrive

at the solution?
Why would our ability to trade inside and outside of
our country be hurt if each state has to handle its
own trade?

What are the benefits of all states working together

under national government in order to promote
trade?