Pros And Cons Of The Articles Of Confederation

The Articles of Confederation had many problems. As a result, a new document was written to clear up the flaws of the Articles and establish a stronger United States. Under the Articles of Confederation, many items needed for a functioning democracy were lacking including needing unanimous decisions to pass an amendment, no power to tax the states, no judicial system, and each state only getting one vote regardless of population. Many of these problems arose because when the document was written the framers were afraid of a strong central democracy, that fear was soon quelled when the Constitution was written with checks and balances. The problem of needing a unanimous decision for an amendment was solved under Article V of the Constitution changing it to a ¾ majority needed to pass an amendment. Congress not being able to create a tax was solved with Article I Section 8. The disputes between states the framers hoped would be settled under Article III, …show more content…
The executive branch can check the legislative branch by issuing vetoes on different pieces of legislation, calling Congress into a special session, or deciding to enforce a piece of legislation. The executive branch can also check the judicial branch by deciding who to nominate to the court and refusing to implement decisions. The legislative branch checks the executive branch by impeaching the president, rejecting the wishes of the president in reference to a piece of legislation or budget, and overrides the president's veto. The legislative branch can check the judicial branch by impeaching federal judges or proposing constitutional amendments to override the court's decisions. The judicial branch can check the executive and legislative branch by declaring their actions or laws