The main topic of the text is the transition from a confederation to a federal system in the United States, highlighting the limitations of the Articles of Confederation and the strengths of the Constitution. It discusses how the confederation model, exemplified by the Iroquois Confederacy and the European Union, influenced the U.S. but ultimately led to the adoption of a federal system to address governance challenges and ensure national unity.
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A political system where sovereign states cooperate by establishing a common central government with limited powers
To facilitate collaboration among states for specific purposes such as defense, foreign diplomacy, and trade
The Iroquois Confederacy and the Articles of Confederation in the United States
Drafted during the Revolutionary War, it aimed to balance national coordination with state autonomy
Granted the central government power in foreign affairs and war, but lacked authority in taxation and regulating commerce
Inadequate revenue and governance challenges led to the transition to a federal system in the United States
A political system where a strong central government has the power to enact laws binding on all member states
To establish a unified and effective system of governance
The United States under the Constitution and the European Union
The transition from the Articles of Confederation to the Constitution marked a significant evolution in American governance, creating a stronger federal government with the power to tax, regulate commerce, and enforce laws
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Definition of a confederation
A political system where sovereign states cooperate under a common central government for specific purposes.
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State sovereignty in a confederation
Member states retain their independence and sovereignty, only transferring limited powers to the central authority.
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Purpose of central government in a confederation
Facilitates cooperation in defense, foreign diplomacy, and trade, without unilateral enforcement power.
