The Articles of Confederation indeed played an important role in securing independence from
British and establishing a government for United States. By forging a peace alliance with France in
1778. Additionally, the Articles represented the first formal attempt at structuring a national government, granting Congress the authority to declare war and borrow money from states. The system established by the Articles was marked by significant weaknesses. It led to disorganization, the government's ability to effectively govern and enforce laws. The inability to taxes and raise a standing army left the nation in unwell standing,
The US Constitutio gave Americans individual rights, including the rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Extending rights and protections to all Americans, including woman allowed to vote. The Constitution introduced the concept of the separation of powers, dividing governmental authority among three branches
-executive, legislative, and judicial-thus ensuring a system of checks and balances to prevent the concentration of power. The Constitution strengthened the federal government's ability to address national issues while still preserving the sovereignty of individual states. Two disadvanges are the representaion in Congress, the powers of the president and the Electral College for the presidental votes.

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