Question

Why did the United States shift from being a confederal system of government to a federal system of government

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Answer:

The Articles created a loose confederation of sovereign states and a weak central government, leaving most of the power with the state governments. The need for a stronger Federal government soon became apparent and eventually led to the Constitutional Convention in 1787.

Two important aspects of the U.S. Constitution—federalism and the separation of powers—represent, in part, the framers' efforts to divide governmental power. Federalism limits government by creating two sovereign powers—the national government and state governments—thereby restraining the influence of both.