Comparison of Articles of Confederation and Constitution

The Articles of Confederation did not provide for a national (a)   or executive branch, resulting in a lack of uniformity in interpreting laws and enforcing them.

What did the Constitution establish to ensure a more efficient and consistent application of laws across the nation?

• Federal court system

• Office of the President

• State legislatures

• Local government

What was the primary characteristic of the central government established by the Articles of Confederation?

What did the Constitution create to ensure a balance of power between the federal government and its branches?

• Separation of powers

• System of checks and balances

• Federalist system

• Unitary system

What did the Constitution grant the federal government the authority to do?

• Levy taxes

• Regulate commerce

• Maintain a standing army

• Declare war