Constitution

= The Constitution =

Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation

 * Condfederation Congress had no way to tax the states. ||
 * Each state had only one vote, regardless of size. ||
 * Nine of the thirteen states had to approve each law. ||
 * The Congress had no way to enforce laws that are passed. ||
 * Confederation Congress had no power to regulate foreign or interstate trade. ||
 * Amending the Articles required a unanimous vote of the states. ||
 * No judiciary or executive branch. ||

= Bill of Rights =
 * Amendment 1 || Freedoms, Petitions, Assembly,means that congress can make no law to change your religion,rights,and your freedom of speech ||
 * Amendment 2 || Right to bear arms,means that citizens can have firearms and it means that Militia will be regulated for the citizens safty. ||
 * Amendment 3 || Quartering of soldiers,means no soldier can come in to you house and take shelter with out the owners consent in time of war ||
 * Amendment 4 || Search and arrest,means the gonverment cant search your house,paper,or you unless they have a warrant for a good reason ||
 * Amendment 5 || Rights in Criminal cases,means that you cant be questioned for a crime without repersentation ||
 * Amendment 6 || Right to a Fair trial,means that a trial will occur to proof guilty or not guilty ||
 * Amendment 7 || Rights in civil cases, means common law where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars ||
 * Amendment 8 || Bail,fines,punishment,means will not get over punishment just the punishment given. ||
 * Amendment 9 || Rights retained by the people,means ||