A Brief Note On The Articles Of Confederation

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Now that the revolutionary war has been fought and won, our country is faced with an even bigger problem. We’ve focused all of our time and resources on becoming our own nation but we are without a government. The Articles of Confederation simply have too many weaknesses to efficiently sustain a country. Under the Articles of Confederation the government lacks the ability to levy taxes and enforce laws, and without a national army the nation cannot defend itself. As a solution a new constitution has been drafted so that the United States has a new efficient form of government. This constitution provides a sophisticated and strong government capable of running a powerful and prosperous nation while still safeguarding the rights of the people it is because of this that the constitution should be ratified.
Many adversaries of the constitution would advocate for an idle government, this is folly; this country is in need of a strong and energetic government, meaning a government dedicated to establishing justice, insuring domestic peace, providing a common defense, and promoting general welfare. Under this system of government the country will be able to develop a national army to help protect the entire nation, not just the state, against an attack from foreign countries. A more energetic government would also allow for regulation of trade between the states, as well as with other nations. The country also holds the final say over foreign affairs; yet another way that the government can help protect the rights and safety of the people. The government will need a specific amount of power in order to achieve all of these things. For instance, they will need the power to oversee the formation direction and support of a national army. The government should also have the right t pass laws n relation to commerce. While these powers are extensive they are not unlimited. The government will stull not be able to pass any laws that are deemed unconstitutional and could tread upon the rights of the people.
Some may wonder why these powers should lie with the federal government verses individual state governments, but the answer is quite simple really. The federal government is the center of information, meaning that all foreign countries will deal with our united government instead of each individual sate. In addition the federal government will be able to better care for the needs of every state where as n a confederation the states can only take care of themselves. What happens if one state is not capable of completing the necessary tasks to stay running? It is for these reasons that the previously discussed powers should in the hands of the federal government.
Another argument over the constitution, is the government’s power to levy taxes, this too is an advantage to the citizens of this country. The collection of taxes is needed to protect people. This is because of the costs to rise a national army. Revenue is also needed to help pay government officials such as Senators and Supreme Court Justices who help run the country. One argument against federal taxes is that the people want their money to stay local, and this was understandable when there money was being sent to Brittan, but the U.S. is now one government and the taxes would be going to their own country. Additionally, a tax may need to be issued to help solve problems or situations that may occur in the future. For example people are beginning to migrate west, eventually we could need more land to accommodate for the spreading population and we could need to purchase land, even though that power is not specifically ranted n the constitution. This is the principal for which implied powers were created; we need our government to be prepared and have the power to resolve future situations no matter the circumstances.
All power in the federal government, stemming from the people, is separated between many levels. As stated in Federalist Paper Number 51, all of the power
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