Constitution

Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
 * Confederation 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 were 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
 * Amendments || Description ||
 * Freedom of speech, press, religion, and petition ||  ||
 * Right to keep and bear arms ||  ||
 * Conditions for quarters of soldiers ||  ||
 * Right of search and seizure regulated ||  ||
 * Provisions concerning prosecution ||  ||
 * Right to a speedy trial ||  ||
 * Right to a trial by jury ||  ||
 * Excessive bail, cruel punishment ||  ||