Articles Of Confederation Dbq Analysis

The Articles of Confederation prohibit the government from raising an army, having a national court system, the power to engage in wars, and much more. The Articles of Confederation keep the government from solving many problems like engaging in wars, sharing power among the three branches of government, and collecting taxes. The constitution is a superior document to the Articles of Confederation. To begin with, the constitution allows the United States to engage in wars, enter treaties and alliances, as well as raise an army. The Articles of Confederation political cartoon show that the government would not have the power to raise an army, or enforce treaties. Without those abilities, we wouldn’t be able to protect our country. The Articles of Confederation state, “The United States in Congress assembled shall never engage in a war, … nor enter into any treaties or alliances, …” If war and treaties are prohibited, what will happen in the future if it is necessary to enter a war? The country wouldn’t be defended, and would most likely fall apart. It is evident that the capability to enter wars, treaties, and alliances is vital to protecting the …show more content…
Document 1 shows that the Articles of Confederation restrain the government from having a national court system, along with the power to enforce laws. The judicial branch helps the United States in many ways, as they interpret laws and rule on cases between states. The executive branch enforces the laws, which is important to keeping Americans safe. Even though there is a national court system and a branch that enforces laws, neither of them have complete power due to checks and balances. The system of checks and balances chart shows that the branches of government are crucial and effective. Therefore, the constitution allows the government to run smoother, since the branches of government share