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Absolutely. The framers of the Constitution, including Madison, Hamilton, and Washington, had watched the country deteriorate under the Articles of Confederation. The Articles had left the states fully sovereign, while the central government barely functioned (it could not even raise its own revenue. It depended on contributions from the states, much like the UN). They saw veterans riot over the Confederal Congerss' inability to pay pensions, and they saw Shay's Rebellion nearly cripple the government of Massachusetts. The states also squabbled over their borders and fought for land in the west. It seemed that without a more unified central government, peace could not be guaranteed. So, when the framers met in Philadelphia in 1787, they sought to create a government strong enough to enable free trade among the states, quell domestic rebellions, and stand strong on the international stage. To do this, they had to prohibit the states from acting independently. Thus, the new Constitution actually did, and was intended to, take away rights from the individual states, and create "a more perfect union." It was only the Anti-federalists (opposed to its ratification), who were in favor of retaining states' rights. From then on, the central government has grown stronger, and the nation has been more prosperous.
compared to the Articles of Confederation, very Strong government
compared to our current views, a very Weak government
but at that time it was very Strong government that was weakened slightly by the Bill of Rights
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Does the confederation system have a strong central government?
No. The confederation created by Articles of Confederation was designed to have a weak central government and a strong state government.
Not an Anti-Federalist criticism of the Constitution?
The Anti-Federalistsâ?? major criticism of the Constitution was that there was no Bill of Rights that protected the individual from a strong central government included at the time. The Anti-Federalists preferred strong state governments and a weak national government like how the Articles of Confederation had worked as opposed to the Federalistsâ?? preference for a strong central government, which they feared was too much like a monarchy.
What difference between a strong central government and a weak central government led to which political parties being formed?
a strong government has the power to make laws for the whole country and this political system is adopted by the United States,however a weak government has no the power to make laws or even to decide for the whole country this polictical system was adopted by the united states before writing the constitution.
How were the Federalist different from the Republican in how they felt about a powerful central government?
The republicans thought they should follow the articles of confederation and have a weak central government The federalists thought there should be a strong central government
Why did the authors of the articles of conferderation provide for a weak government?
The Articles of Confederation were the first attempt to provide a central government for the United States, but it proved to be too weak. The authors of the Articles, like many Americans, were afraid of creating too strong a central government. Having just defeated England in the Revolutionary War and having won their independence from England's strong government, Americans wanted to be sure that the government they established would not be so strong as to take away their liberties and to interfere in their local affairs. The Articles provided a weak central government in which the real power remained in the hands of the states.
Does the confederation system have a strong central government?
No. The confederation created by Articles of Confederation was designed to have a weak central government and a strong state government.
What is a brief definition of a federalist?
The Federalists favored a United States with a strong central government. The Whigs [the other side of the debate] favored strong state governments with a weak central government. The US Constitution was a compromise between these two points of view. The question was finally resolved by the Civil War when Lincoln and those who favored a strong central government defeated the Confederate States [who favored strong states/weak central government]
Not an Anti-Federalist criticism of the Constitution?
The Anti-Federalistsâ?? major criticism of the Constitution was that there was no Bill of Rights that protected the individual from a strong central government included at the time. The Anti-Federalists preferred strong state governments and a weak national government like how the Articles of Confederation had worked as opposed to the Federalistsâ?? preference for a strong central government, which they feared was too much like a monarchy.
Why did the article of confederation have to be replaced by the constitution?
The weak central government it created had to be strengthened.
What difference between a strong central government and a weak central government led to which political parties being formed?
a strong government has the power to make laws for the whole country and this political system is adopted by the United States,however a weak government has no the power to make laws or even to decide for the whole country this polictical system was adopted by the united states before writing the constitution.
Why did the Articles of Confederation fail as a system of government?
The Articles of Confederation created a loose confederation of 13 independent states with a weak central government instead of creating one united nation with a strong central government like the constitution.
What does the term central government mean?
A strong Central government is When the Government has a lot more power than the people. Unlike a weak central government where the people have more say in law.
Why did the writers of the constitution fear strong central government?
The founding fathers did not fear strong central government, if anything they supported it. The British rule was very strong in government and America did not want too much power to come to one or a group of people. So the Articles of Confederation were set up as a weak form of central government to avoid becoming like the British rule.
How were the Federalist different from the Republican in how they felt about a powerful central government?
The republicans thought they should follow the articles of confederation and have a weak central government The federalists thought there should be a strong central government
Which document gave states more power than national government and set up a weak central government?
Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union
Which early political party formed to promote a strict construction of the Constitution and a weak central government?
Anti-Federalists
What did the anti federalist ask for?
They wanted a weak Central Government, and stronger state governments. They opposed the ratification of the Constitution.
