| Term | Definition |
|---|
| Articles of Confederation | Legislative branch - Congress only has one house |
| Articles of Confederation | Each state has one vote in Congress |
| Articles of Confederation | At least 9 of 13 states must approve a law |
| Articles of Confederation | No executive branch |
| Articles of Confederation | No judicial branch |
| Articles of Confederation | Only states can impose taxes |
| Articles of Confederation | Each state can issue its own money |
| Articles of Confederation | Each state can regulate its trade with other states |
| Articles of Confederation | States rights |
| Constitution | Legilative branch - Congress has 2 houses: Senate and House of Representatives |
| Constitution | Each state has two votes in Senate, House of Reps is based on population of the state |
| Constitution | A majorty of each house of Congress must approve a law |
| Constitution | Judicial branch, headed by Supreme Court, interprets laws |
| Constitution | Executive brach, headed by POTUS, carries out laws |
| Constitution | Congress can impose laws |
| Constitution | Only Congress can issue money |
| Constitution | Only Congress can regulate trade between states |
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