The Articles of Confederation established the first system of government, first ratified in 1777 and again in 1781. The period between 1783-1789 the government was organized according to the Articles of Confederation. Notably, this system of government had no president, there was a Congress of the Confederation but there was only one branch or house, instead of two, and there was no supreme court. The 13 states which were really more like separate countries at this point and had very broad powers, maintained their own state militias, and in many cases even printed their own money and came up with their own rules on trade. The general consensus on this period or time was that the government was weak and ineffective and as a result of this conflict and disorder was increasing within the states and even between the states.
In the 21st century we have established a government that has laws in order not to cause a dysfunctional system. Without laws there is not a single step of representation. In this article there are key points and they are: there is no president, only one branch of government, not two, no supreme court, only 13 states, separation of states (their own country), militias, and so forth.
We see that there was a dysfunction and the first system was established to save the 13 States. Each state felt their power would control and continue for their benefit. this system was to become the pivotal point in history to establish unification of the thirteen states. these Articles of Confederation became the most important document accomplished as to how each state needs to perform and have equal say so. Today we have Washington D.C. and each state has representation within the 50 states. We have a President, Vice President, Secretary and treasurer, and many more that represents this country along with the Supreme court, two House of representatives and so much more that makes this unique.
this country began with nothing. Then there were 13 colonies, yet they grew and grew and today we have 50 states, representation in order to conduct business not for the politicians, yet for the people of this country we live, work and vote.
submitted by: Jannette Alcala
No comments:
Post a Comment